During a mission to Vakaga in the north-east of the Central African Republic, photographer Pierre Holtz visited one of the few health posts in the area.

Over the last decades, the general health situation has worsened dramatically. In 1988 for example, 683 out 100,000 women died from complications during or after childbirth. By 2003, the number had risen to 1,355, one of the highest in the world. For more information on the general health situation in the Central African Republic read this 2-page info note.