New WHO Report: 60% of Maternal Deaths Occur in Conflict Zones
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WHO Report: 60% Maternal Deaths in Conflict Zones, Women Pay Highest Price
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Firstpost•18-02-2026, 18:40
WHO Report: 60% Maternal Deaths in Conflict Zones, Women Pay Highest Price
•Nearly two-thirds (60%) of global maternal deaths occur in conflict-affected or fragile countries, according to a new WHO technical brief.
•In 2023, an estimated 160,000 women died from maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected countries, despite accounting for only one in ten global live births.
•The maternal mortality ratio in conflict-affected countries is 504 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than stable regions (99).
•A 15-year-old girl in a conflict-affected country faces a 1 in 51 lifetime risk of maternal death, compared to 1 in 593 in stable countries.
•The report highlights innovative solutions in countries like Colombia and Ethiopia, emphasizing investment in primary healthcare and resilient systems.
