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Liberia Faces Rising Maternal Deaths
Liberia risks 323 more maternal deaths yearly as funding cuts threaten reproductive health services.
In brief
Liberia risks 323 more maternal deaths yearly as funding cuts threaten reproductive health services. Liberia could see 323 additional maternal deaths and 37,800 unsafe abortions annually if international funding for reproductive health drops. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Funding Cuts Threaten Reproductive Healthcare
Liberia could record an additional 323 maternal deaths and 37,800 unsafe abortions annually if international funding cuts continue.
Projected Impact of Funding Reduction
A US$2.4 million reduction in reproductive health funding could leave 327,700 women without contraception.
Adolescent Girls at Risk
22,400 additional unintended pregnancies among girls aged 15 to 19 and 9,300 unsafe abortions involving adolescent girls yearly.
Advocates' Concerns
Amplifying Rights Network warns declining financial support could undermine efforts to reduce maternal mortality and teenage pregnancies.
National Strategy Launched
Liberia launched National Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Nutrition Strategy (2026-2031) on September 23, 2026.
Public Health Bill Stalled
Public Health Bill passed House of Representatives in 2022 but remains stalled in Senate.
The main idea
Liberia could see 323 additional maternal deaths and 37,800 unsafe abortions annually if international funding for reproductive health drops.
