Countries partnering with the GFF are reducing maternal mortality and under-five mortality as coverage of essential health services increases, new data show
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, a new report released today shows that more than 90 percent of countries partnering with the Global Financing Facility (GFF) have reduced maternal mortality and under-five mortality. Major progress has also been achieved across other health outcomes — including reductions in adolescent birth rates, stunting and stillbirths — showing that long-term commitment to investing in the health of women and youth is delivering results.
New data demonstrating that:
Maternal mortality rates declined in 96% of countries (1); 100% of countries partnering with GFF 5 years saw a decline
Under-five mortality rates declined…