As more doctors and nurses go on strike in Zimbabwe, free public hospitals have been severely understaffed or shut down, forcing more pregnant women to turn to informal, “backyard” maternity wards.
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For the first time in decades, the maternal mortality has declined significantly. More access to prenatal care and fewer pregnancies worldwide have contributed to the improved numbers. However, there is still work to be done.