Giving life, risking death in Burkina Faso

Hamidou did not know that his wife should have delivered her baby at the health clinic in Burkina Faso. By the time they realized something was terribly wrong, it was already too late.

Every year, more than 2,000 women die in Burkina Faso from complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Our researchers have recently documented over 50 cases about women who lacked access to basic maternal care.

Our new report Giving Life, Risking Death exposes the need for better information and services for family planning as well as the removal of financial barriers.

» Ensure that the women of Burkina Faso receive access to proper health care!
» Read the report Giving Life, Risking Death (PDF)
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