Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN agency warns Afghanistan remains among the most dangerous places for mothers and newborns, as funding cuts threaten essential health services nationwide.
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says Afghanistan remains one of the world's most dangerous countries for mothers and newborn babies despite ongoing humanitarian support efforts.
A UNFPA representative stated that 521 newborn deaths occur per 100,000 live births, placing Afghanistan among the highest rates in the Asia-Pacific region.
UNFPA currently supports around 500 family health centers across Afghanistan and plans to deliver essential health services to 4.5 million people next year.
Officials say services focus mainly on remote communities where families of...