VOICED : Fears grow for Nepals pregnant women after quake

The transcript discusses the devastating impact of a major earthquake in Nepal on pregnant women and medical facilities. It highlights the destruction of prenatal centers, the rise in premature births, and the ongoing struggles of expectant mothers. Despite international aid pledges, the recovery process is slow, leaving many women in vulnerable conditions.

What was one of the major impacts of the earthquake on prenatal medical facilities in Nepal?

• They were relocated to safer areas.

• 70% of them were destroyed.

• They were completely unaffected.

• They received immediate international aid.

How did the earthquake affect the rate of premature deliveries?

• It was not affected at all.

• It remained the same at 5%.

• It increased to 15%.

• It decreased to 2%.

What challenges do expectant mothers face in the aftermath of the earthquake?

• Lack of food and water.

• Giving birth in tents with aftershocks.

• Increased access to medical facilities.

• Improved living conditions.

What has been pledged by international donors to aid reconstruction in Nepal?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• Over $4 billion

What is the uncertain fate that awaits thousands of pregnant women in Nepal?

• Immediate relocation to safer areas.

• Guaranteed medical aid and support.

• Permanent settlement in new homes.

• Continued struggle in quake-devastated villages.