Reduction of Maternal Mortality from 556 to 104 Deaths per 100,000 Live Births in Tanzania (2015-2022)
Latest Tanzania health news · Reduction of Maternal Mortality from 556 to 104 Deaths… explained · 2022 updates · updated Aug 19, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- Tanzania has reduced maternal mortality from 556 to 104 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2015 and 2022.
- Under-five mortality also decreased from 67 to 43 deaths per 1,000 live births during the same period.
- Between 80 and 85 percent of Tanzanians can now access healthcare services within five kilometers of their homes.
- The number of facilities providing newborn care increased from 14 in 2018 to 438 in 2025.
- The progress is attributed to strengthened primary healthcare services, increased access to facility-based deliveries, and the M-Mama initiative.