New health secretary Yvette Cooper has promised a major overhaul of NHS maternity services, warning women should not feel pressured into an 'ideal birth' following several maternity scandals.
In eastern DRC, Ebola is causing fetal deaths and premature births, severely impacting maternal and child health. Many pregnant women avoid seeking care due to fear, leading to a drastic drop in hospital activity.
148 newborns died in Barak Valley over three months due to gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare. Cachar reported the highest deaths (74), followed by Sribhumi (49) and Hailakandi (25). Causes include birth asphyxia, low birth weight, and infections, exacerbated by poor rural infrastructure and delayed referrals.
Undocumented families in Tennessee are being forced to choose between essential healthcare for their severely ill or disabled children and risking their immigration status. Starting July 1, the state's Children's Special Services program will report enrollees without legal status to an immigration enforcement agency.
