Ectopic pregnancy deaths expose care gaps

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Research into ectopic pregnancy deaths in South Africa has highlighted persistent failures in early diagnosis, referral and emergency treatment. Dr Maria Mmaphefo Maluleka, a registrar in Family and Primary Health Care at Sefako Makatho Health Sciences University, said delays across the care pathway continue to put women’s lives at risk. According to the Saving Mothers 2020–23 report, 103 women died…

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