UN Report on Maternal Mortality
Context
Recently, the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) released its new report on maternal mortality.
- The United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) includes WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank, and UNDESA.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Health)
Key Highlights
- Globally, maternal deaths have reduced by 40% between 2000 and 2023.
- Central and Southern Asia showed the highest decline in maternal mortality rate (MMR).
- In 2023, Nigeria recorded the highest number of maternal deaths (~75,000), followed by India with 19,000 deaths.
(Prelims Practice Question)
- The Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) includes which of the following organizations?
- WHO
- UNFPA
- World Bank
- All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
