An untrained birth attendant helps with the delivery, but is unaware of the need for sanitary conditions during birth. Within days, tetanus, acting like a powerful poison, spreads throughout the baby's body, causing spasms, stiffness, and arching of the spine. The spasms develop into convulsions that are triggered by the slightest sound, touch, or light.
Breathing becomes more difficult.
Only a few days old, this tiny infant soon dies a torturous death. Now imagine being an integral part of a global campaign that is working to eliminate this suffering forever. Think of how you would feel to know that your support is saving thousands of lives. Zonta International encourages you to donate and help eliminate MNT in Nepal. It is estimated that 30,000 women die each year from maternal tetanus.