Trending Now - Conflict Zones in Africa Endanger Safe Childbirth Experiences

WHO:

ABC News Health - Women in conflict zones in Africa, specifically in the Central African Republic.

WHAT:

ABC News Health - Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in the Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations.

WHERE:

ABC News Health - Central African Republic.

WHY:

ABC News Health - Ongoing conflict in parts of Africa makes childbirth risky.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 08:26 UTC)

Women in conflict zones in Africa, particularly in the Central African Republic, face alarming risks during pregnancy and childbirth. According to the United Nations, these women are 40 times more likely to die in such situations compared to those in the United States. The ongoing conflict in parts of Africa significantly contributes to the dangers associated with childbirth in these regions.