The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents
Summary
Many women and children around the world face serious health risks during pregnancy and childhood because of poor healthcare and lack of resources. Cuts in international aid and conflicts have made these problems worse, increasing the number of preventable deaths of mothers and young children, especially in fragile and conflict-affected countries.Key Facts
- Every two minutes, a woman dies during childbirth worldwide.
- Nearly five million children under age five die every year.
- By 2030, up to 14 million additional deaths could occur due to healthcare cuts.
- Investing in women’s and children’s health can add $1 trillion to the global economy each year by 2040.
- Childhood vaccination and adolescent mental health care return about $20 for every dollar spent.
- In 2025, official development aid for health dropped by 23%, the largest fall ever recorded.
- More than 50 countries are losing health workers and training opportunities.
- Women in conflict zones face five times higher risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes than those in stable countries.
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