Eastern Cape women giving birth in wards with leaking roofs, mould, and exposed wires
Health department reported fewer maternal deaths An Eastern Cape health official said maternal deaths fell from 127 in 2024 to 85 in the 2025 financial year.
It presented two investigations to Parliament’s portfolio committee on health on Wednesday as MPs demanded timelines and accountability from the provincial health department.“Maternal mortality rates persisted at a concerning level in the Eastern Cape, despite a high percentage of pregnant women utilising maternal health services, ” Shuping told MPs.
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