New WHO data show that a mother dies every 2 minutes because many pregnancy-related complications go undetected and untreated.

Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of these deaths.

If women have access to timely medical care, these deaths can be prevented.

This year, WHO has put maternal and child health as a top priority, urging world leaders to prioritise investing in health care for all mums and babies.