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Botswana: Unicef Vital Partner in Youth Empowerment
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- With an estimated two thirds of the country's population being under the age of 35, Botswana seeks to utilise this youth demographic dividend to propel the transformation of the economy, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a critical partner in that regard.

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Africa: For Migrant Women, The Right to Healthcare Does Not Always Mean Access
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Over the past year, South Africa has witnessed several incidents in which migrants, asylum seekers and undocumented people have reportedly faced barriers to essential healthcare, including maternal and child health services.

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Namibia: 66% of Teen Pregnancies From Rural Areas
[Namibian] Pupils from rural areas make up about 66% of teenage pregnancies in Namibia, while young mothers in rural communities are also less likely to return to school than their urban peers.

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Nigeria: Private Sector Financing Is Key to Improved Maternal Care in Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria's maternal mortality burden remains unacceptably high and points to persistent gaps in access to timely, quality maternity care. Despite financing reforms such as the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and Direct Facility Financing (DFF), maternal deaths remain high, estimated at 993 deaths per 100,000 live births. Recent reporting continues ...

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Nigeria: Expanding Health Insurance Through Private Providers to Improve Maternal Health in Kaduna
[Nigeria Health Watch] Kaduna State, in the northwest part of Nigeria, is ramping up efforts to improve maternal and newborn survival as it struggles with a maternal mortality ratio of 452.6 deaths per 100,000 live births and a neonatal mortality rate of 63 deaths per 1,000 live births, through reforms aimed at strengthening health financing and expanding access to maternal care.

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