Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, due in large part to poverty, poor infrastructure, and inadequate health care. After five years of Taliban rule, international groups say the risks to mothers and babies are greater than ever.

Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, due in large part to poverty, poor infrastructure, and inadequate health care. After five years of…

Several thousand women die during childbirth every year in Afghanistan, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world.