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300,000 Mothers Die Annually: Urgent Call for Action

4/7/2025

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Nearly 300,000 mothers lose their lives each year, alongside over two million newborns, according to the World Health Organization. In response, a year-long campaign is set to enhance maternal and newborn health. Meanwhile, women in conflict zones grapple with mental health crises, prompting UN Women to call on governments to prioritize mental health in humanitarian efforts.

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Nearly 300,000 mothers lose their lives each year, alongside over two million newborns, according to the World Health Organization. In response, a year-long campaign is set to enhance maternal and newborn health. Meanwhile, women in conflict zones grapple with mental health crises, prompting UN Women to call on governments to prioritize mental health in humanitarian efforts.