A crisis in the crossfire: Making childbirth safer in Northern Nigeria

In Northern Nigeria, the conflict between government forces and armed groups is hitting communities hard. Vast numbers have been forced to flee, grabbing what they can, leaving behind their homes and livelihoods.

Amid the fear, kidnapping and violence, another crisis is unfolding: the number of women dying in pregnancy or childbirth is among the highest in the world, with one woman dying of these complications every seven minutes according to figures from the UN.

In this episode of Everyday Emergency, we're joined by Hauwa Tanko Audu, a health promotion supervisor, who tells us how the MSF team in the city of Maiduguri are working to ensure women and newborns have access to life-saving care.

Presented by Amber Dowell

Edited by Sandy McKee

Associate producer: Kate Lee

Series producer: Mark Lankester

Photo: Eugene Osidiana / MSF

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