USAID cuts impact maternal deaths in Malawi

Ireen Makata, a nursing officer in Malawi’s Mulanje district, is witnessing the closure of health posts due to US funding cuts, leaving women without essential maternal and newborn care. The USAID-funded MOMENTUM programme, which supported 249 posts, was halted, impacting medical outreach and equipment provision. Concerns are rising over the loss of lives, as communities face long distances to hospitals and limited access to critical healthcare services. Makata and community leaders like Massitive Matekenya are struggling to provide care and support to those in need amidst the funding crisis.

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