UN Report Reveals Shocking Statistics on Maternal Mortality Worldwide
(MENAFN) According to a new report released by UN agencies on Thursday, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes. The report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women's health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world, but noted that progress is possible.
The report, which tracked maternal deaths nationally, regionally, and globally from 2000 to 2020, revealed that there were an estimated 287,000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2020. This number marks only a slight decrease from 309,000 in 2016 when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emerged.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief, expressed concern over the statistics, saying, "While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and a positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world who lack access to high quality, respectful health care."
The report highlights the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services before, during, and after childbirth and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights. It is crucial to prioritize maternal health services, especially in areas where access is limited or non-existent.
The report also revealed that there were disparities in maternal mortality rates between different regions and countries. Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest maternal mortality rate, with one in every 41 women dying from pregnancy-related causes, compared to one in every 4,900 women in high-income countries.
In conclusion, the report's findings call for immediate action to address the persistent problem of maternal mortality worldwide.
The UN and member states need to prioritize maternal health services, including access to quality health care, education, and family planning. Every woman has the right to access these services and exercise their reproductive rights, and it is time to ensure that these rights are upheld globally.
The report, which tracked maternal deaths nationally, regionally, and globally from 2000 to 2020, revealed that there were an estimated 287,000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2020. This number marks only a slight decrease from 309,000 in 2016 when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emerged.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief, expressed concern over the statistics, saying, "While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and a positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world who lack access to high quality, respectful health care."
The report highlights the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services before, during, and after childbirth and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights. It is crucial to prioritize maternal health services, especially in areas where access is limited or non-existent.
The report also revealed that there were disparities in maternal mortality rates between different regions and countries. Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest maternal mortality rate, with one in every 41 women dying from pregnancy-related causes, compared to one in every 4,900 women in high-income countries.
In conclusion, the report's findings call for immediate action to address the persistent problem of maternal mortality worldwide.
The UN and member states need to prioritize maternal health services, including access to quality health care, education, and family planning. Every woman has the right to access these services and exercise their reproductive rights, and it is time to ensure that these rights are upheld globally.
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