The maternal mortality rate is estimated at approximately 498 per 100,000 live births, and the causes of death are many, including limited access to skilled staff during delivery, poor prenatal care, and lack of emergency care. 
Kiwango cha vifo vya watoto unakadiriwa kufikia watoto 498 kwa kila wanawake 100,000 wanaojifungulia katika vituo vya afya. Vyanzo vya vifo hivi ni vingi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kukosa wataalamu wa kutosha wa kuwasaidia wanawake wakati wa kujifungua, matunzo hafifu katika kipindi cha kabla ya kujifungua na ukosefu wa huduma za dharura.