The impact of coronavirus on pregnant women and mothers with small babies in Uganda and Ethiopia has been revealed. 30% have declared they have reduced their use of maternal and newborn health services since the outbreak began.
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With Your Help We've Achieved This
Thanks to Women and Children First's wonderful supporters, the charity has helped over 600 community groups in the last year.
These groups have brought together almost 40,000 women and men. Together, they have identified and developed solutions to address their health challenges.
Read MoreHow We Are Helping Women and Children In 2020
Women and Children First, with the support of our donors and partners, will be helping more women and children survive and thrive. This includes starting new projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Read MoreGive Me A Future To Grow Up For: Our Daily Mirror Story
Uganda is at risk from climate change. The country is witnessing longer, more unpredictable rainy seasons. This increases the risk of malaria and malnutrition, both of which can be fatal. Women and Children First is working with our partners in Uganda to help people affected.
The story of one mother, Agnes, and her 8-month-old baby, Miriam, features in today’s Daily Mirror.
Read MoreAchieving better maternal, newborn health in Malawi
Malawi has a high newborn mortality rate: 1 in 45 births will end in a baby’s death. Furthermore, 1 in 196 births results in the mother dying in labour, or shortly after.
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