In Sierra Leone life expectancy is 46 (men), 49 (women).
One in eight women risk dying in pregnancy or childbirth.
For every 1,000 children born, 140 die.
Sierra Leone has the highest mortality rate in the world for children under five.
Sources: UN, Amnesty International
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sierra Leone gives new hope to mothers and children
Sierra Leone has launched a new healthcare program that will cover pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 years old. There's an interesting article on the BBC's news website that provides more info.
I hope this new program helps more moms and babies live and thrive in Sierra Leone.
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