Extreme heat increases infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, research finds

Published Date: 20 Aug 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa currently has the highest infant mortality rate in the world, with 27 babies out of every 1,000 live births dying in their first month. As the climate warms, pregnant women in the region are increasingly ...

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