Should the Maternal Mortality Rate be Something to Worry About?

Absolutely. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) isn’t just a statistic, it’s a glaring indicator of health disparities, systemic failures, and, most importantly, preventable loss. In 2023, approximately 260,000 women died due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. That’s over 700 women every single day. The Global Snapshot While the global MMR has seen a decline […]