African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.

Submitted by Befikadu on April 11, 2025
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https://www.afro.who.int/news/african-regions-maternal-and-newborn-mortality-declining-progress-still-slow
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African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.
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Despite a 40% decline in maternal mortality, from 727 to 442 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2000 and 2023, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.
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WHO – Africa
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