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The Anglican Church of Nigeria is turning healthcare promises into action, launching a $2 million fund and partnering with the government to ensure no Nigerian dies from preventable illness. With over 4,000 health centers refurbished and maternal deaths down 17%, real change is already happening.
Two major health organizations are investing in African healthcare systems to stop the preventable deaths of 178,000 mothers and nearly one million newborns each year. The Beginnings Fund and Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation are focusing on trained midwives and low-cost medical equipment to save lives.
After decades of the highest maternal death rates in America, Native American leaders are building review committees to investigate every preventable pregnancy loss. The CDC reports most Native maternal deaths could have been avoided with better care.
