Maternal health
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 …
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing
Welcome to the maternal health component of the WHO maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (MNCAH) e-handbook. This essential resource provides comprehensive guidance to improve …
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing We lead WHO’s work on the life course so that every pregnant woman, mother, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person will survive, thrive …
Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN ...
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 …
Stronger infection prevention and management, better maternal …
Nov 20, 2025 · Maternal infection and sepsis, a dangerous condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs during or after pregnancy, remain …
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN …
Feb 23, 2023 · Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal …
WHO prequalifies first maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine
On 12 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect infants against one of the most common causes of acute …
Maternal mortality - World Health Organization (WHO)
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.
WHO and partners launch global guide to advance respectful maternal …
Aug 7, 2025 · Leading global health and development agencies today released a new first-of-its-kind implementation guide to help countries provide respectful, dignified care and eliminate mistreatment …
It all starts with her! Six steps to ensure maternal and child well-being
May 9, 2025 · For this year’s World Health Day we are advocating for healthy beginnings, hopeful futures - a reminder of the critical need to prioritize maternal and child health around the world.