Global Maternal Mortality: In 2020, approximately 800 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, equating to one death every two minutes, as per the WHO Report.
o 95% of maternal deaths occurred in low and lower-middle-income countries in 2020 — most were preventable.
o Role: UN agency that promotes health, ensures global safety, and serves vulnerable populations.
o Initiatives: In 2024, WHO launched a global roadmap for postpartum haemorrhage with key priorities to reduce maternal deaths.