How Tanzania dramatically reduced maternal and newborn deaths—and why the world should pay attention Benjamin Kamala July 02, 2025 This page in: English © 2025 The World Bank Group

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/health/how-tanzania-dramatically-reduced-maternal-and-newborn-deaths-an For parents, the day of birth is one of the most joyous occasions. But it can also be one of the most dangerous for a mother and her baby. More than 70% of maternal and neonatal deaths happen around the time of labor and delivery. Tragedy can strike without warning from complications like postpartum hemorrhage and newborn asphyxia. © 2025 The World Bank Group