Mothers in sub-Saharan Africa are around 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis than those in Europe or North America, according to WaterAid.
Maternal sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection during or after childbirth, often linked to poor sanitation in healthcare facilities.
Zambia has one of the highest numbers of births without basic sanitation in the world.
The BBC’s Anita Nkonge spoke to women about their experiences.
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