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Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Deepens Globally Amid Aid Cuts and Conflict

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Santé·il y a 3 joursRésumé IA

Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Deepens Globally Amid Aid Cuts and Conflict

Global efforts to reduce maternal and early infant mortality are reversing, with the Central African Republic and Nigeria experiencing severe increases in deaths due to unprecedented aid cuts and escalating conflicts. Healthcare facilities are closing, staff are losing jobs, and essential services are becoming inaccessible, forcing women to give birth without medical assistance.

The Independent World

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Global Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Worsens Amid Aid Cuts and Conflict

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Santé·il y a 4 joursRésumé IA

Global Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Worsens Amid Aid Cuts and Conflict

Decades of progress in reducing maternal and infant mortality are reversing globally due to unprecedented aid cuts, initially by the US and later European countries, coupled with increased conflict. The Central African Republic and Nigeria exemplify this crisis, facing severe healthcare facility closures, staff layoffs, and rising deaths.

The Independent World

9 min de lecture

US Achieves Historic Low in Infant Mortality Rate

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Santé·16/06/2026Résumé IA

US Achieves Historic Low in Infant Mortality Rate

Preliminary 2025 data shows the US infant mortality rate dropped to a historic low of under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, a decrease from previous years. While reasons are unclear, experts are optimistic about the trend, though the US rate still lags behind other high-income nations.

The Independent World

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US Infant Mortality Rate Hits New All-Time Low in 2025

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Santé·16/06/2026Résumé IA

US Infant Mortality Rate Hits New All-Time Low in 2025

Preliminary data from the CDC shows the US infant mortality rate fell to under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, a new record low. This marks a statistically significant decline from previous years, translating to hundreds fewer infant deaths annually, though the US rate still lags behind other high-income nations.

ABC News

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UN Warns of Spike in Infant Mortality, Child Cancer Deaths in Cuba Due to US Sanctions

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Politique·10/06/2026Résumé IA

UN Warns of Spike in Infant Mortality, Child Cancer Deaths in Cuba Due to US Sanctions

UN warns US sanctions on Cuba cause spike in infant mortality and child cancer deaths due to lack of medical supplies, despite US claims humanitarian aid is exempt.

SCMP Economy

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India's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level, SRS Data Reveals Uneven Trends

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Monde·03/06/2026Résumé IA

India's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level, SRS Data Reveals Uneven Trends

India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, below replacement level, according to new SRS data. While national averages show a decline, significant regional disparities persist, with states like Bihar still having high fertility rates. The data also highlights shifts in birth order, reduced infant mortality but persistent dangers in the first week of life, and a concerning gap in medical attention at the time of death.

India's Infant Mortality Rate Drops to 24 per 1,000 Live Births in 2024

India's infant mortality rate fell to 24/1,000 live births in 2024, a significant drop driven by increased institutional deliveries. However, disparities persist between rural and urban areas, and newborn deaths are now the primary challenge, necessitating enhanced neonatal and maternal care.

India's Infant Mortality Rate Drops to 24 in 2024, but Regional Disparities Persist

India's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) fell to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 from 30 in 2019. While institutional deliveries increased significantly, disparities remain, with Chhattisgarh showing the highest IMR and Kerala the lowest. Neonatal mortality constitutes a growing share of infant deaths.

Times of India

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