Halfdan Mahler

New Capabilities

Deceased (2016)

In 1990, approximately 532,000 women died each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications. By 2015, that number had fallen to 303,000—a 44% reduction in the maternal mortality ratio, from 385 to 216 deaths per 100,000 live births. The decline represents one of the largest coordinated public health efforts in history, driven by expanded access to skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric care, and basic medical interventions like antibiotics and blood transfusions.

Updated Jan 22