6 days ago · SDG targets for maternal health include 3.1, aiming for an average global ratio of less than 70 deaths per 100 000 births by 2030, and 3.8, calling for the achievement of …

The Maternal Health Unit (MAH) provides leadership for improving maternal and perinatal health and well ...

3 days ago · Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked. It was estimated that approximately 2.7 million newborn babies died in 2015 5 , and an additional 2.6 million are …

Oct 29, 2024 · Newborn health refers to the babies' first month of life. A healthy start in life has significant repercussions for a person's health and well-being during infancy, childhood, and …

Beyond preventing maternal and newborn deaths, quality midwifery care improves over 50 other health-related outcomes, including in sexual and reproductive health, immunization, …

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 …

Oct 5, 2021 · Today the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNFPA launched five critical targets to help countries get back on track in reducing preventable maternal deaths, and for …

Evidence- and rights-based national policies, guidelines and legislation play a key role in improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH), …

Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked. It is particularly important that all births are attended by skilled health professionals, as timely management and treatment can make the …

Apr 14, 2023 · Maternal health can be promoted by: Developing evidence-based policies and strategies; Improving access to the full range of affordable, equitable and high-quality family …