India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023:
India has reported 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023 a nd with it placed his position among countries who have the highest maternal mortality burden. This numbers are coming rom the global analysis published in The Lancet. The study which is led by researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has estimated India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) at 116 per 1 lakh live births. Globally the maternal deaths remain a critical concern and with countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia and Pakistan contributing significantly to the global burden.
