A new global analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health on March 26, 2026, has identified India as one of the countries with the highest absolute number of maternal deaths in 2023. The study, conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, provides a comprehensive look at maternal mortality trends across 204 countries.

Key Data for 2023 The report clarifies that while India has made significant strides in maternal health, the absolute volume of deaths remains high due […]