Deaths have increased in North America, Europe, and Latin America.
Strengthening the nursing and midwifery workforce is the fastest way to improve birth outcomes. Deaths have increased in North America, Europe, and
To restart the downward trend in mortality, the global community must move beyond rhetoric and toward radical accountability. Reducing maternal mortality must be treated as a
Reducing maternal mortality must be treated as a human rights priority, not just a clinical goal. However, the transition to the Sustainable Development Goals
Progress on reducing maternal mortality has stalled since 2015, marking a sobering halt to decades of global health advancement. Between 2000 and 2015, the world saw significant strides in making childbirth safer, driven by the Millennium Development Goals. However, the transition to the Sustainable Development Goals has been met with stagnation, and in some regions, a terrifying reversal of trends. The Numbers Behind the Crisis
The stall since 2015 is a warning. Without a renewed, aggressive commitment to maternal health, the promise of a safer future for mothers remains out of reach.
