Sexual and reproductive rights

Who wants to give birth here?

According to the 2011 Demographic and Health Survey, the Province of Cabo Delgado has the highest maternal mortality rate in the country and only 36% of all births are assisted by health professionals. This slideshow shows some of the Health Posts in Mueda district.

Cabo Delgado province has Mozambique’s highest maternal mortality and highest rate of births at home, without proper medical assistance. This slideshow shows the dreadful rural clinics – without electricity, gas or running water, with ancient, derelict equipment, inadequate premises and overburdened staff – so awful that a midwife says: “Who would want to give birth here?” Early marriage and pregnancy compound the problem.