Nine women died in Rajasthan government hospitals in Bhilwara and Banswara between July 5-10, bringing the total to 18 in five districts since May. Medical teams are investigating, with preliminary findings pointing to factors like low hemoglobin, pre-existing conditions, cardiac arrest, and lung problems. Families cite negligence and lack of accountability.
Valerie Amos's review into UK maternity care reveals high maternal mortality rates, increased complications, and systemic issues like understaffing and institutional racism. The report calls for urgent transformation and a new maternity commissioner.
A major report into maternity failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, investigating around 2,500 families' experiences between 2012 and 2025, will be released this week. Led by Donna Ockenden, the inquiry covers stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and severe injuries, following a decade-long campaign for justice.
In Sierra Leone's Tonkolili District, Adolescent Friendly Centres provide crucial reproductive health education and support to girls facing child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Despite government efforts, barriers persist, and the center's future funding is uncertain.
