Increased miscarriage and stillbirth during extreme weather

The risk of miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during extreme weather events like floods and heatwaves, according to recent studies. This alarming statistic has prompted the South African Health Department, in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), to launch a pilot project that will send weather warnings to pregnant women and mothers of young…

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