Identification of Leading Causes of Maternal Deaths

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• He said Tanzania records between 2.2 million and 2.4 million live births annually, while Africa records about 50 million births, yet the continent continues to face high maternal and newborn mortality rates.
• Mr Mwalongo identified severe bleeding, pregnancy-induced hypertension, infections, prolonged labour, unsafe abortion and delays in accessing healthcare as the leading causes of maternal deaths.
• He identified severe bleeding, pregnancy-induced hypertension, infections, prolonged labour, unsafe abortion and delays in accessing healthcare as the leading causes of maternal deaths.