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Maternal and Newborn Health Must Be a Global Priority #IWD2026

Maternal and newborn deaths remain a preventable crisis across Africa and other low-income regions, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden. Despite progress since 2000, most deaths occur due to gaps in quality care, skilled health workers, and well-equipped facilities. As the world marks International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, under the theme of "Give To Gain" and Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," experts say that sustained investment, strong policies, and collaborative action can dramatically reduce maternal and newborn deaths, writes allAfrica's Melody Chironda.

Africa: Why Maternal and Newborn Health Must Be the World's Most Urgent Priority #IWD2026

allAfrica, 9 March 2026

Women continue to die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and this is unacceptable. While Africa has made progress in reducing maternal mortality since 2000, the region… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Demand Government Improve Maternal Health Care

GroundUp, 2 March 2026

More than 50 mothers and activists picketed outside the National Department of Health in Pretoria to demand better maternity healthcare Read more »
Rwanda: African Leaders Must Walk the Talk On Maternal Health

New Times, 15 February 2026

At the African Union summit that took place this past weekend, various leaders made a rallying call for Africa to invest more in maternal health. The appeal goes beyond the plight… Read more »
Africa: Conflict and Instability Make Pregnancy More Dangerous

WHO, 17 February 2026

Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility. The maternal mortality ratio of a woman who lives in a country affected by… Read more »