Document Type : Short Communication
Authors
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Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Fir.C., Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad, Iran
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Fellowship of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. AND Department of Pediatrics, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran.
10.22034/hp.2025.533662.1071
Abstract
This study aims to review the main challenges and factors influencing maternal and neonatal mortality worldwide, focusing on strategies to reduce these deaths and achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite progress, maternal and neonatal mortality remain high, especially in developing countries, due to social inequalities, lack of skilled health workers, and weak healthcare systems. Global crises like conflicts, climate change, and pandemics further strain health services, limiting access to quality care during childbirth.
To overcome these challenges, the study highlights the need to increase skilled birth attendants, enhance prenatal and postnatal care, and implement equity-focused programs. Strengthening political commitment and investing in maternal and neonatal health are crucial. Sustainable reductions in mortality can only be achieved through coordinated, interdisciplinary efforts that address both medical and social determinants of health.
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