Born on the road: Aid cuts leave refugee mothers with nowhere to turn

Africanews | 03-06-2026 03:48am |

Sudanese refugee Maude Ahmad Fadala experienced a harrowing childbirth when labor pains began while she was stranded on a dirt road in northern Central African Republic. With no nearby clinic, lack of transportation, and insufficient funds to reach a hospital, she faced a dire situation. Weakened by illness and without medical assistance, she ultimately gave birth with only her sister present to support her during the ordeal. This incident highlights the challenges faced by refugee mothers in accessing essential healthcare services amid ongoing aid cuts.

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