Georgia disbanded its maternal mortality committee after a leak exposed doctors' hesitation due to strict abortion laws.

Georgia's top health official disbanded the state's maternal mortality committee after a leak of confidential reports detailing two preventable maternal deaths linked to strict abortion laws. The leak, reported by ProPublica, highlighted doctors' hesitance to perform life-saving procedures due to Georgia's abortion policies. Critics argue that the disbandment, which affects a committee tasked with investigating maternal deaths, could hinder efforts to address high maternal mortality rates in the state.

November 21, 2024
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