Affecting around 20% of pregnant women in LMIC[i], Mental Health issues like depression and anxiety are common during pregnancy and the first year after birth, with consequences for both mothers and their infants. Africa’s health systems, and particularly mental health infrastructure, may not be adequately serving women on the continent, who often experience intense suffering, if left untreated.… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/addressing-maternal-mental-healthcare-in-africa?lang=en
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