New research powered by WorldPop open data reveals 63M women across 34 African countries will miss all essential maternal care by 2025.

Using 1km² geospatial modelling and building footprint data, the VeriXiv preprint exposes stark inequalities - from 5% in #Malawi to 74% in #Chad - and highlights a largely invisible priority population.

Learn more: https://www.worldpop.org/blog/researchers-reveal-63-million-women-at-risk-of-zero-maternal-health-services/

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