
High Prematurity Rates in Pakistan Linked to Gut Microbiome, Study Suggests
In Rehri Goth, Pakistan, a community struggles with high premature birth rates and infant mortality, exemplified by Sughran's loss of two babies. Dr. Fyezah Jehan's research links low levels of Prevotella copri bacteria in pregnant women's microbiomes to prematurity, while broader issues like malnutrition, poor sanitation, and inappropriate health advice exacerbate the crisis.



