Maternal and Child Health at USAID

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Ending preventable maternal and child deaths is within reach.

Today, diseases that once claimed countless young lives are being prevented, and women and mothers are experiencing safer pregnancies and childbirth, making communities stronger and more resilient. Since 2000, remarkable progress on maternal and child survival has been made, with a 55% decrease in under-five child mortality and a 42% decline in maternal mortality across USAID’s 25 priority countries. These numbers represent more than just statistics; they signify lives saved, dreams realized, and a brighter future for millions of women and children. 

What We Do

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Together with host country governments, the civil and private sectors, faith-based organizations, and other key partners, USAID brings lifesaving health services closer to the communities and families who need them.

Stories of Impact

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