Beyond Zero Initiative Improves Outcomes for Women and Children “No woman should die giving life.” – The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta While the message is simple, it represents a difficult set of health challenges for women that have long been recognized around the world. Last…

Reducing the Risk of Maternal Mortality Earlier this year, we recognized the rate of maternal mortality around the world is unacceptably high. It is a global issue with over 800 women dying every day. Our INSIGHT: Preventing Maternal Deaths series has focused on defining the main causes and examining interventions…

Research and Best Practices Impact Maternal Mortality Rate The health of women and children is crucial to creating a healthy world. Despite some global progress, there are still too many mothers and children dying — largely from causes that could have been prevented. The World Health Organization (WHO), estimates that…