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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ruth Alonga and Caitlin Kelly

A free childbirth program ends in eastern Congo at the worst of times

Congo Childbirth Under Fire - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

In a maternity ward in eastern Congo, Irene Nabudeba rested her hands on her bulging midsection, worried about giving birth in a city under rebel control.

The conflict that flared this year has left many medical supplies stranded beyond the front line. Infrastructure like running water has collapsed, along with the economy in Goma, the region's humanitarian and commercial hub.

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