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202323 minPGdoc-short

Maternal Health Poverty

With Grace

202323 minPGdoc-short

In rural Zambia, 34-year-old Grace Chibilika navigates the challenges of maternal health care amid some of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality globally.

Maternal Health Poverty

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Channel: National Geographic

With Grace

2023• 23 minPG

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In rural Zambia, 34-year-old Grace Chibilika navigates the challenges of maternal health care amid some of the highest rates of infant and maternal mortality globally.

Synopsis

In rural Zambia, maternal and infant mortality rates remain alarmingly high, with a pregnant woman or newborn dying every 11 seconds globally from preventable causes. "With Grace," directed by Explorer Austin Meyer, follows 34-year-old Grace Chibilika as she navigates the challenges of childbirth in this vulnerable region. Meyer's work, recognized by organizations such as HBO and the United Nations Population Fund, highlights the urgent need for improved maternal health care and the impact of community support on successful deliveries.

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