"Every two seconds, a woman gives birth in a health facility without clean water, a functioning toilet or basic hygiene conditions that WaterAid's research links to 36 deaths from sepsis a day across sub-Saharan Africa."
"Women who develop the condition are 144 times more likely to die than those in Britain, Europe or North America."
"At the Diah Clinic in Liberia, midwives walk to a nearby pond to collect water before they can begin caring for a woman in labour."
"Shanette Khauala, a midwife who has worked there for three years, says the time it takes can be critical."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It emphasizes the need for on-the-ground reporting to provide balanced perspectives. The organization partners with WaterAid to promote clean water and sanitation, especially in health facilities. A significant donation has been made to amplify WaterAid's campaign ahead of the UN Water Conference. The dire conditions faced by women in sub-Saharan Africa highlight the urgency of this issue, as many give birth without access to clean water or hygiene facilities.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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