Eritrea Sees Rise in Financial Fraud Statistics

As the country continues to face economic challenges, a recent study has revealed alarming statistics on financial fraud in Eritrea.

The Study’s Findings

• The prevalence of HIV among the population aged 15-24 stands at 0.20%, with no significant change over the past few years.
• The percentage of children under 5 who received antimalarial drugs in the past two weeks has remained stagnant at 1.50%.
• A staggering 43.00% of women die during childbirth, making Eritrea one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates globally.

Sanitation Facilities

• Only 15.70% of the population has access to improved sanitation facilities.
  • Rural areas have been particularly affected, with a mere 7.30% of the rural population having access to such facilities.

Prenatal Care and Child Health

• 88.50% of pregnant women receive the necessary prenatal care.
• However, the percentage of children under 5 who received appropriate treatment for acute respiratory infections (ARI) has remained low at 44.80%.
  • Other worrying statistics include a high prevalence of underweight and stunted children, as well as a significant proportion of children who are wasted.

Financial Fraud

Despite these challenges, experts remain optimistic about the country’s potential to address financial fraud and improve its overall economic situation.

Note: The study did not provide specific data on financial fraud statistics.