Maternal & Newborn Health
Source: World Health Organization
Every life begins with a mother and a child, and every life deserves the best possible start. In 2025, the global spotlight turns toward one of the most critical healthcare challenges of our time: Maternal and Newborn Health.
This initiative, led by the World Health Organization, aims to drastically reduce maternal and newborn deaths by reinforcing care systems and promoting safe pregnancies, childbirth, and long-term postnatal support for women.
Why Does It Matter?
The statistics are not just numbers. They represent lives, families, and futures lost.
- 300,000 women die each year from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes
- Over 2 million newborns donโt survive beyond their first month
- 2 million babies are stillborn annually
- A preventable maternal or newborn death occurs every 7 seconds
- 4 out of 5 countries are currently off track in achieving maternal health targets by 2030
- 1 in 3 nations risks failing to lower newborn mortality rates
These sobering facts highlight a pressing need for immediate, coordinated, and compassionate action across borders.
Supporting the Cause
Improving maternal and newborn health requires more than just medical intervention. It demands systemic change and holistic care.
- Strengthen healthcare systems with access to skilled professionals and high-quality maternal and neonatal care services
- Address comprehensive health needs, including obstetric complications, mental health conditions, noncommunicable diseases, and access to family planning
- Ensure that women receive physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. Maternal health is not a moment; it is a journey
A Call to Action
At Melorita Healthcare, we proudly support global efforts to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. We believe in building a world where every woman has the right to safe childbirth and every newborn has the chance to thrive.
Join us in raising awareness, supporting policies, and driving change. Together, we can make childbirth safer. One mother, one baby, one step at a time.