Africa: 152 Million Babies Born Preterm in the Last Decade
[WHO] Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm – and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any region of the world The impacts of conflict, climate change, COVID-19 are increasing risks for women and babies everywhere Action is needed urgently to improve the prevention of preterm birth, alongside better care for affected babies and their families