VOICED: Afghan midwives on frontline to save lives

The video highlights the critical role of midwives in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, where maternal and child mortality rates are alarmingly high due to limited access to healthcare. It shares personal stories of women facing childbirth challenges and the life-saving impact of midwifery training programs funded by the US government. These programs aim to equip women with the skills to handle birthing complications, significantly reducing mortality rates. The success of these programs offers hope for improved maternal health in the region.

What is one of the main reasons for high maternal and child mortality in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province?

• High population density

• Poor nutrition

• Rugged terrain and lack of access to healthcare

• Lack of education

What motivated Sedika to enroll in a midwifery training program?

• Her desire to travel

• Her aunt's child dying during childbirth

• A scholarship opportunity

• A government mandate

What is the primary goal of the midwifery training program mentioned in the transcript?

• To provide employment for women

• To reduce maternal and infant mortality

• To improve hospital infrastructure

• To promote gender equality

How many women have graduated from the midwifery program since 2006?

• 800

• 600

• 400

• 200

What is the expected outcome of the current study on infant and maternal mortality?

• A sharp decline in mortality rates

• A slight increase in mortality rates

• No change in mortality rates

• An increase in mortality rates