Tag: maternal
Maternal deaths fall 34 percent, still above U.N. target
by on Sep.15, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Deaths from complications during pregnancy and childbirth have fallen by a third in the past two decades but 1,000 women still die needlessly every day, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
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Africa must focus on maternal health: ex-Irish president
by on Jul.28, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Ex-Irish president Mary Robinson urged African leaders Wednesday to boost support for maternal health, during a visit to Sierra Leone where mortality rates are among the highest in the world.
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