Maternal Health Unit

Nov 14, 2025 · Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach …

Apr 7, 2025 · Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies highlight the threat of major …

Apr 7, 2025 · The report presents internationally comparable global, regional and country-level estimates and trends for maternal mortality between 2000 and 2023.

Apr 7, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on maternal mortality with key facts and providing information on MDG 4, where deaths occur, causes, lack of care and WHO response.

Mar 10, 2025 · Explore the WHO Academy's free courses on maternal and newborn health, which is the theme of World Health Day 2025.

The maternal and newborn health module displays country, regional and global data on important maternal and newborns health indicators.

This document provides a summary of all WHO recommendations on maternal health based on guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee. The summary includes promotion, prevention and …

Nov 24, 2020 · Maternal healthThe Maternal Health Unit (MAH) provides leadership for improving maternal and perinatal health and well-being and ending preventable maternal mortality. MAH generates …

Mar 8, 2025 · Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World …

Apr 10, 2025 · Worldwide actions exemplified above, among many others, generate a strong response to the global call issued by UN agencies on World Health Day, raising alarm on the threat of major …