WHO SEARO
Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

WHO SEARO
Address direct and indirect causes of maternal deaths, such as obstetric hemorrhage, unsafe abortions, noncommunicable diseases that complicate pregnancies

WHO SEARO
Ensure compassionate and respectful care. Women, newborns and caregivers must be treated with dignity and respect

WHO SEARO
Invest in preventing preterm births and providing care for small and sick newborns to reduce neonatal deaths and enhance their quality of survival

WHO SEARO
Every woman and her newborn should have access to high quality care to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths

WHO SEARO
Leave no one behind even in the most challenging contexts such as humanitarian emergencies and fragile settings, to reduce maternal and newborn deaths

WHO SEARO
Step up investment in maternal and newborn health – a key investment in human capital for economic development and happier, healthier societies

WHO SEARO
Skilled birth attendants and emergency obstetric care can avert a large proportion of stillbirths

WHO SEARO
Every pregnant woman and every newborn should be vaccinated on time to stay safe against vaccine-preventable diseases

WHO SEARO
Support mothers’ health and well-being with family-friendly laws and policies at all places