Tanzania Urges Stronger Action to Cut Maternal and Child Deaths Across Africa
Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi called for intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths at the 81st UN General Assembly.
In Brief
- •Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi called for intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths at the 81st UN General Assembly.
- •Africa accounts for roughly 70 % of global maternal deaths and about two‑thirds of deaths among children under five.
- •The discussion highlighted the Africa CDC’s findings that gaps in workforce, supplies, data, and financing hinder progress.
- •Tanzania has achieved an 81 % drop in maternal mortality over the past six years, yet the country still faces challenges in delivering skilled care.
- •Speakers urged political leadership, data‑driven action, and sustainable financing to meet the 2030 maternal and child survival targets.
Why It Matters
The high burden of maternal and child mortality in Africa underscores the fragility of health systems and the need for sustained investment in skilled care and essential supplies. Tanzania’s progress—an 81 % reduction in maternal deaths—demonstrates that effective interventions can work, but the remaining gaps highlight the importance of translating policy into action. Meeting the 2030 targets will require coordinated political will, reliable financing, and robust data systems to ensure that lifesaving services reach the most vulnerable populations.
Key Details
- Africa Maternal Death Share
- 70% of global maternal deaths
- Africa Child Under‑Five Death Share
- ~66% of global child deaths
- Tanzania Maternal Mortality Reduction
- 81% over six years
- Three Zeros Agenda
- Zero unsafe deliveries, zero preventable maternal/newborn deaths, zero-dose children
- Target Year for Survival Goals
- 2030
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