Maternal deaths halved in 20 years, but faster progress needed

Maternal deaths halved in 20 years, but faster progress needed

Yes, in a time of pessimistic outlooks and depressing headlines, there is some good news out from a joint study by the WHO (World Health Organization), UNICEF, UNFPA, and the World Bank. According to new estimates, in the last 20 years, the number of women dying in pregnancy and childbirth declined by almost 50%.

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