Maternal & Child Health

Every year more than 500,000 women suffer & die as a result of complications during pregnancy, birth & the first few days after birth. Almost 9 million children, under the age of 5, die every year from preventable causes. This is the biggest child rights violation of our time & yet, the solutions to maternal & child deaths are well known, proven & cost effective.

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What is this about?

Mothers and their children are the most vulnerable members of any society. Globally, more than 8.8 million children die of preventable causes before the age of 5*. They die mostly of diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia - diseases that are entirely preventable.

Who is it happening to?

Globally, more than 340,000* mothers die during childbirth every year. Add to this the 8.8 million children who die before they turn five and the true scale of this crisis is apparent. The real tragedy is that many of these deaths can be prevented.

Where is it happening?

Australia has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world. In many other countries, giving birth isn’t as safe. Over 60% of 8.8 million child deaths worldwide occur in just six countries: India, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, China and Ethiopia.

Why is it happening?

Every year, at least 340,000* women die due to complications during birth and close to 9 million children die before they reach 5. Of these deaths, 99% are in the developing world. So why is it happening?

What is our response?

World Vision has worked on health issues globally for more than 50 years, so we know that focusing on maternal and child health can bring lasting change. We want to support learning about nutrition, disease prevention and sanitation while improving access to medical care.

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How you can help?

World Vision is tackling the problem of maternal and child health head on. We have programs addressing health in the field as well as a global advocacy campaign that everyone can be involved with.

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Sohpie Bell
Nov 15, 2011

"We need to help these sick people and make them get food and water and better places to live in so please help them"

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Ellen/Meg/Ella
Oct 03, 2011

"Hello. This site is very helpful and eye opening. Keep up the good work. :)"

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Jamal Shah
Sep 18, 2011

"I am also a part of the World Vision team, and we have a fully fledged project on Child Protection. We are currently working on the child rights in which health and..."

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Bj
Sep 15, 2011

"I feel so sorry for them but I am so glad that we can help all thanks to World Vision. I am glad I am doing something for them. I am going without food for 8 hours"

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