Maternal Mortality Ratio of 454 Deaths per 100,000 Live Births in Africa
Latest Tanzania health news · Maternal Mortality Ratio of 454 Deaths per 100,000 Live… explained · 2025 updates · updated Aug 19, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- Tanzania has called for increased investment in maternal, child, and primary healthcare across Africa.
- The call was made by Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa on August 18, 2026, during the Fourth Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the East African Community in Dar es Salaam.
- Mchengerwa emphasized that maternal and child health is a critical indicator of health system effectiveness and national development.
- According to United Nations figures for 2025, Africa has a maternal mortality ratio of 454 deaths per 100,000 live births.
- The under-five mortality rate in Africa is reported to be 71 deaths per 1,000 live births, highlighting the need for sustained investment in health services.