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Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.
Kenya has created a new national committee dedicated to preventing the 5,000 maternal and 30,000 newborn deaths happening each year. The team will investigate every preventable death and fix the healthcare gaps causing them.
Nigeria's private health sector, which delivers 70% of the country's health care, is getting new support to help save mothers' lives. A landmark summit brought together government, business, and financial leaders to unlock funding and expand access to maternal care across the country.
Tanzania slashed maternal mortality from 556 to 104 deaths per 100,000 births between 2015 and 2022, proving that steady investment in health infrastructure saves lives. The nation shared its success story at a major Nordic-Africa health summit in Stockholm.