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Improve mothers, newborns' health
Every hour, across this massive archipelago, two mothers and eight newborns die.
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Reducing maternal and newborn deaths is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (Shutterstock/*)
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s Indonesia celebrates its 73rd year of independence, most people are aware of its impressive economic development over the last few years. But perhaps fewer are aware that, every hour, across this massive archipelago, two mothers and eight newborns die.
The country still faces unacceptably high levels of maternal and newborn mortality. This is a multi-faceted and complex issue, requiring collaboration between all elements to ensure effective measures are taken to improve maternal and newborn wellbeing.
The Intercensal Survey (SUPAS) 2015 estimates maternal mortality is 305 per 100,000 live births. The Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017 data suggests newborn deaths are 15 per 1,000 live births.
Despite less maternal and newborn mortality between 1990 and 2015, Indonesia fell short of the Millennium Development Goals require countries to reduce mortality rates by three quarters.
