Support maternal and newborn health

Every mother. Every newborn. Every life matters.

Every 7 seconds, a mother or newborn dies—needlessly.

Despite making progress by reducing maternal deaths by 40% between 2000 & 2023, too many mothers give birth without skilled support. Clinics run without basic supplies. Babies miss life-saving vaccines. And women need access to healthcare so they can protect their health and futures. We continue to see ongoing needs that require support:

1 in 3 women suffer long-term complications after birth
Over 2 million babies die in their first month of life
4 in 5 countries are set to miss global maternal survival targets by 2030
22 million children missed their first measles vaccine last year

You can change that.

We don’t lack the solutions. We just need to deliver them—boldly, equitably, and urgently.

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WHO's Response

At the World Health Organization (WHO), improving maternal health is a core priority. Our work is grounded in a human rights approach and our commitment to universal health coverage.

We work to:

Empower women by putting their values and preferences at the center of their care.

Promote a continuum of care, from pregnancy to postnatal support, including good nutrition, disease prevention, and reproductive health services.

Monitor progress toward global goals, providing countries with the data, research, and tools they need to reduce maternal mortality.

Support countries in implementing plans for quality health services through strong partnerships like The Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.

WHO’s Impact

Your generosity goes a long way, from mobile clinics in crisis zones to lifesaving vaccine drives in remote villages. Dive into the stories your support makes possible.