Pregnant women in Nigerian displacement camps face high mortality rates due to lack of healthcare.

Pregnant women in northeast Nigerian displacement camps face severe health risks due to a lack of basic amenities and healthcare services. Aisha Usman, displaced for 11 years, has lost nine children during childbirth. With no health center in the camps and limited access to antenatal care, maternal and child mortality rates are extremely high. The World Health Organization reports over 1,500 deaths per 100,000 live births in the region, the highest in Nigeria. Pregnant women often deliver in unsanitary conditions, highlighting the urgent need for improved healthcare access.

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