millennium development goals report

The Maternal and Child Epidemiology page, Results of the Goals 4 and 5 - • The Millennium Development Goals have galvanized efforts to improve child survival (MDG-4) and maternal health (MDG-5). • There has been important progress on both MDGs at global level, although it now appears that few countries will reach them by the target date of 2015. • There are known and efficacious interventions to address most of the major causes of these deaths, but important gaps remain. • The biggest challenge is to ensure that all women and children have access to life-saving interventions. • Current levels of intervention coverage are too low, representing missed opportunities. • Providing services at the community level is an important emerging priority, but preventing maternal and neonatal deaths also requires access to health facilities. The changing epidemiology of women and children health- • Progress on MDG-4 for child survival has been impressive at the global level, although it now appears clear that the global target will not be reached. • The number...

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