Why is the infant mortality rate so high in Afghanistan?
Why is the infant mortality rate so high in Afghanistan? Note to the reader: Names and images have been changed to protect identities. According to the CIA website, Afghanistan has the highest infant mortality rate in the world. In fact, 110.6 out of every 1,000 babies born in Afghanistan do not live to see their first […]
You Are Alone
You live in rural Afghanistan. If you leave your home, you might step on a land mine. You fear getting caught in dangerous crossfire. Traveling alone is culturally unacceptable because you’re a woman. You need a male relative to escort you, even if you’re traveling to a family member’s house nearby. You’re pregnant, expecting […]
A New Hope For Afghanistan
Decades of conflict and instability have disrupted Afghanistan’s access to primary health care. This is a critical issue that affects rural Afghan families, in particular. The treacherous journey from a home to a clinic is often not worth the risk for expecting mothers. Every time they step outside the possibility of violence exists, whether it […]