Topic: 2025 – Maternal Mortality
Country: Ethiopia
Delegate Name: Areesha Shah
Maternal health remains a global priority. Many developing nations, especially those with large rural populations, continue to face systemic barriers such as limited global funding, shortages of trained medical personnel, and uneven access to essential medical supplies. Ethiopia recognizes maternal health as a cornerstone of national development and strongly supports WHO’s leadership in improving global maternal outcomes.
Ethiopia views maternal mortality as a global challenge that requires coordinated international support, especially for nations with rapidly growing populations and large geographic areas. Ethiopia has made remarkable progress over the past decade through major expansions in health infrastructure, workforce training, and community-level outreach. The country supports WHO’s emphasis on strengthening health systems, empowering midwives, and advancing emergency maternal care.
Ethiopia has demonstrated strong commitment to maternal health by:
Expanding the Health Extension Program—one of Africa’s largest community-health networks.
Increasing the number of midwives, nurses, and maternal health centers nationwide.
Establishing maternal waiting homes to support mothers from rural communities.
Collaborating with WHO, UNICEF, and regional partners on maternal health campaigns.
Strengthening programs supporting antenatal care, safe childbirth, and postnatal services.
These national efforts have contributed to substantial improvements in maternal health indicators and reflect Ethiopia’s long-term commitment.
Ethiopia stands ready to collaborate with all member states to achieve the SDG target on maternal mortality reduction.
