In Africa women run a 1 in 16 risk of
dying from pregnancy and childbirth
Every minute of every day, a woman dies of pregnancy-related
complications. Making a total of nearly 600,000 women each year.
While an estimated 40% of the 2 million infant deaths every year
are as a result of poor care during pregnancy and delivery. The
vast majority of maternal and newborn deaths occur in developing
countries. Most of these deaths can be prevented.
HLSP is committed to supporting global efforts to reduce maternal
and newborn deaths. We work with a number of development partners
to strengthen health systems and to ensure equitable access to
essential services by women and their newborn babies, especially
the poorest and most vulnerable.
