VOICED: Afghan midwives on frontline to save lives

In Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, a young midwife checks on a mother and her newborn, discussing essential nutrition. The region faces high maternal and child mortality due to limited healthcare access. Sedika, inspired by personal tragedy, joined a US-funded midwifery program to address these challenges. Since 2006, nearly 600 women have graduated, significantly reducing mortality rates and offering hope for Afghan women.

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