Sierra Leone-3rd highest infant & maternal mortality ratio. BLF prevents these deaths, has treated 16771 women & 1,744 malnourished infants, provides high quality care, playing a crucial role in providing free healthcare to communities ensuring the most isolated villages can access free services.
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Sierra Leone:250,000-343,000(UNICEF)women & infants die annually from preventable pregnancy/childbirth complications Children whose mothers die in childbirth are 3-10 times more likely to die before age2 3rd highest infant & maternal mortality ratio in the world Mass shortage of midwives-500 midwives serve 15% of the population Limited access to maternity & post-natal care Shortage highly experienced midwives Shortage of medication & equipment Lack of mental health care for mothers & infant
BLF will provide pre&post-natal checkups, safe delivery by highly qualified staff, hygienic environment, access to medication & equipment. Contributing to reducing early deaths of babies & mothers Mothers & Infants WILL ACCESS weekly malnutrition clinics, social workers & nurses visit villages, assess children’s needs, refer them to the hospital when needed Vaccinate Under 5s & monitor their health development, growth Sponsor students for maternity qualifications, employ & empower women.