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- Maternal mortality - World Health Organization (WHO)
A maternal death occurred almost every 2 minutes in 2023 Between 2000 and 2023, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR, number of maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) dropped by about 40% worldwide Just over 90% of all maternal deaths occurred in low- and lower-middle-income countries in 2023
- Maternal health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Ending preventable maternal death must remain at the top of the global agenda At the same time, simply surviving pregnancy and childbirth can never be the marker of successful maternal health care It is critical to expand efforts reducing maternal injury and disability to promote health and well-being Every pregnancy and birth is unique
- Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2023: estimates by WHO, UNICEF . . .
The estimates represent the most up to date, internationally-comparable MMEIG estimates of maternal mortality, using refined input data and methods from previous rounds The report presents internationally comparable global, regional and country-level estimates and trends for maternal mortality between 2000 and 2023
- A future of hope: advancing maternal and newborn care in the Western . . .
The maternal mortality ratio has dramatically decreased from 49 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2010 to 35 in 2023 This is a result of dedicated health-care workers, use of evidence-based policies and collaborative efforts between governments and organizations
- Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO
Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 – the last year for which published estimates are available - highlighting that
- Maternal and reproductive health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Most maternal deaths are preventable, as the health-care solutions to prevent or manage complications are well known All women need access to high quality care in pregnancy, and during and after childbirth Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked
- WHO recommendations on maternal health: guidelines approved by the WHO . . .
This document provides a summary of all WHO recommendations on maternal health based on guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee The summary includes promotion, prevention and prevention of maternal complications during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal periods as well as management of maternal complications Each summary includes the recommendations as well as what is not
- Worldwide rally for maternal and newborn health marks World Health Day 2025
The unprecedented global action to defend maternal and newborn health care services highlights the importance of protecting critical maternal, newborn health related services that are increasingly under threat of funding challenges affecting the global health sector World Health Day 2025 actions by WHO offices African Region
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