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impoverished West African nation of Sierra Leone

CEOinIRVINE 2008. 10. 13. 00:38

For women in the impoverished West African nation of Sierra Leone, every pregnancy is a gamble. Above, an aunt grieves for her niece. (Photo: Carol Guzy/Post)


Sierra Leone has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the world. Hospitals lack basic equipment and medication, and factors such as poverty and lack of transportation make every pregnancy a gamble