Pregnancy complications claim hundreds of lives annually
Summary
Hundreds of women in Nepal die annually from pregnancy-related complications, though many deaths are preventable with timely interventions and stronger healthcare commitment. Maternal mortality has reduced significantly over the years, but challenges remain in healthcare access and reporting.
Key Points
- A 20-year-old woman from Jumla district died due to maternity complications including renal and liver failure.
- In the first eight months of the fiscal year, 69 women from 56 districts died from maternity-related complications, with data likely underreported.
- Leading causes of maternal death include high blood pressure, postpartum hemorrhage, infections, and rare emergencies like amniotic fluid embolism.
- Nepal has reduced maternal mortality significantly since 2000 but still aims to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goal target of 75 deaths per 100,000 births by 2030.
