Improving maternal and child health in South Sudan. UNICEF&British Embassy
Episode 2231, Mar 24, 2023, 11:50 AM
South Sudan’s infant and maternal mortality rates have remained at worrying levels with 1 out of every 10 children born, dying before their fifth birthday.
In addition, South Sudan has the highest rate of women dying due to pregnancy related complications with more than 1,000 women out of 100,000 live births dying due to pregnancy related causes.
More details about challenges and Opportunities to improve maternal and child health in #SouthSudan in this interview with Health Adviser at the British Embassy in Juba Elaina Davis, Program Management Specialist for Maternal, Child health and family planning Jimmy Rume, and UNICEF Chief of Health Kennedy Ongwae.
In addition, South Sudan has the highest rate of women dying due to pregnancy related complications with more than 1,000 women out of 100,000 live births dying due to pregnancy related causes.
More details about challenges and Opportunities to improve maternal and child health in #SouthSudan in this interview with Health Adviser at the British Embassy in Juba Elaina Davis, Program Management Specialist for Maternal, Child health and family planning Jimmy Rume, and UNICEF Chief of Health Kennedy Ongwae.