Namibia: Govt Races to Cut Down Maternal Deaths

An estimated half a million women die each year following complications during pregnancy and childbirth, a report launched in September 2010 showed.

The report, 'Trends in Maternal Mortality', an international look at the state of maternal and infant health globally, indicated that while maternal mortality decreased by 34 per cent between 1990 and 2008 overall, Namibia's rate of maternal death has remained static, showing no signs of improvement during the past 20 years.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.