Liberia: Phebe Maternal Waiting Home Remains in Darkness Amid Years of Neglect

[Liberian Investigator] Bong County — Across Liberia, maternal waiting homes are intended to serve as safe havens for pregnant women who live far from referral hospitals. These facilities play a critical role in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths by ensuring expectant mothers are close to skilled care as delivery approaches. However, in many parts of the country, such homes remain poorly equipped, underfunded, and neglected, placing women and newborns at avoidable risk.

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