Birthing centres remain out of reach for many in Karnali
Summary
Pregnant women in Karnali province face limited access to birthing centres, increasing risks during delivery due to a lack of services and referral systems compared to other provinces in Nepal.
Key Points
- Karnali province has significantly fewer birthing centres providing C-section deliveries compared to other provinces in Nepal.
- Lack of accessible and well-equipped birthing centres puts pregnant women and newborns at risk, especially in emergencies.
- Delays in referral, reaching health facilities, and treatment contribute to higher maternal deaths in Karnali.
- Nepal has made progress in reducing maternal mortality but Karnali still lags with higher than national average mortality rates.
