Humanitarian crises and environmental disasters have displaced millions, cutting off pregnant women from stable healthcare networks.
(e.g., specific SDG targets).
To restart the downward trend in mortality, the global community must move beyond rhetoric and toward radical accountability. Approximately 95% of these deaths could be avoided
Approximately 95% of these deaths could be avoided with proper medical intervention. Why Has Progress Stopped?
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 Between 2000 and 2015, the world saw significant
Global mortality rates have remained largely unchanged for nearly a decade.
Deaths have increased in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Deaths have increased in North America
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.