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Maternal Deaths Spike During War and Instability

Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: A WHO report reveals that conflict zones see two-thirds of global maternal deaths.
WHO: World Health Organization (WHO)
WHAT: Report on maternal deaths in conflict-affected countries
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Conflict creates conditions that hinder maternal care
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