Refugee women in CAR face childbirth risks amid US funding cuts
Summary
Sudanese refugee women in northeastern Central African Republic (CAR) are facing higher risks of dying during childbirth because US funding cuts have weakened maternity services. The arrival of many refugees from Sudan has overwhelmed already limited health facilities that rely on international aid to provide care.Key Facts
- Tens of thousands of people fled fighting in Sudan’s Darfur region to CAR’s Vakaga province.
- CAR has one of the highest rates of mothers dying during childbirth in the world.
- Clinics near the Sudanese border provide maternity care to both refugees and local women.
- These health services depend heavily on US and other international funding.
- Cuts in US foreign aid have led to reduced staff and fewer outreach activities at clinics.
- Refugee women face risks like malnutrition, infections, and pregnancy complications needing urgent care.
- Local women also struggle to reach clinics due to poor roads, insecurity, and limited ambulances.
- Aid groups warn that ongoing funding cuts could force clinic closures and reduce access to trained midwives.
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