Dossier
Maternal and Child Health
Coverage of Maternal and Child Health in the Nexus archive.
- Aid cuts unravel lifelines for Nepali mothers and their children, in photos
Global cuts to foreign aid are unraveling decades of progress in maternal and child health. This trend has raised fears that 2025 could mark the first increase in child deaths this century. In one Nepal village, neonatal deaths began rising again after a U.S.-funded program was canceled.
- The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents
The world is facing a crisis in maternal and child health due to aid cuts, debt, and conflict. This is pushing their health to a breaking point. The situation is critical and requires immediate attention.