Mother urges UK government to address ethnic disparities in baby mortality rates.

Vaishali Bamania, a mother who lost her baby due to ethnic disparities in baby mortality rates, has urged the UK government to address these disparities. Stillbirth rates are higher for black (7.52 per 1,000) and Asian (5.15 per 1,000) babies compared to white babies (3.30 per 1,000). Neonatal mortality rates are highest for black babies (2.94 per 1,000). The NHS plans to invest £10 million to reduce inequalities and enhance midwifery support.

July 08, 2024
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