By Khadija Ishaq Bawas The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said more women risk maternal mortality amidst the Covid19 pandemic. According to the UNFPA, the COVID-19 pandemic could have serious consequences for women’s health by disrupting access to sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services. Among the risk groups the UNFPA identified are pregnant women who need antenatal care but are unsure of whether to attend a clinic, and women in abusive relationships trapped at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. During a webinar session organised by The Network of…
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