Three in four maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or in transit
Summary
Nearly three out of four maternal deaths in Nepal happen in health facilities or during transit due to delays and insufficient emergency obstetric care capacity. Despite improvements in institutional delivery rates, maternal mortality remains high.
Key Points
- Nearly 75% of maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or during transit.
- Delay in treatment and inadequate emergency obstetric and newborn care facilities contribute to maternal deaths.
- Many health facilities in Nepal lack the required functionality, trained staff, equipment and supplies for emergency obstetric care.
- Nepal has improved institutional delivery rates but maternal mortality remains above the Sustainable Development Goals target.
