Doctors Without Borders delivers ambulances to Nigeria to reduce high maternal mortality in rural areas.

Nigerian women face high maternal mortality rates, with 120 dying every hour due to issues like transportation and family indecision during childbirth. Borno State has received two tricycle ambulances from Doctors Without Borders to help transport women in rural areas to hospitals. Nigeria ranks third globally in maternal deaths, behind India and China, despite having a strong economy. The state's health commissioner, Prof. Baba Mallam, highlighted the need for better healthcare access and quality in rural areas.

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