WASHINGTON, DC – On May 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1022 "Reducing Maternal Mortality Both at Home and Abroad," a first step in a longer road toward new policies and more resources from the U.S. government to reduce maternal mortality and pregnancy-related injuries in the U.S. and throughout the world. H.Res 1022 states that the House of Representatives will make a stronger commitment to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through greater financial investment and participation in global initiatives, and recognizes maternal health as a human right.
Updates
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution to Reduce Maternal Mortality at Home and Abroad
May 21st, 2008
Health Care Leaders Commit to Improving Maternal Health
May 9th, 2008
ATLANTA, Ga, May 9 – Global health leaders meeting with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon declared today that the world's maternal death rates are "unacceptable" and that strengthening national health systems is key to improving them.