# Liberia Faces Rising Maternal Deaths

> Liberia risks 323 more maternal deaths yearly as funding cuts threaten reproductive health services.
- Title: Liberia Faces Rising Maternal Deaths · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Liberia risks 323 more maternal deaths yearly as funding cuts threaten reproductive health services.
- Keywords: liberia, maternal deaths, unsafe abortions, reproductive health, funding cuts, liberia health, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611090755.html
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:04:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liberia, maternal deaths, unsafe abortions, reproductive health, funding cuts, liberia health, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Liberia could see 323 additional maternal deaths and 37,800 unsafe abortions annually if international funding for reproductive health drops.