India Accounts for 1 in 10 Global Maternal Deaths, Lancet Report Reveals

A new Lancet report indicates that India is responsible for one in ten global maternal deaths, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in the country's healthcare system. Maternal deaths in India significantly declined from 1.19 lakh in 1990 to 24,700 in 2023, with the maternal mortality ratio falling from 508 to 116 per 100,000 live births.