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Progress on maternal mortality is slowing
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Progress on maternal mortality is slowing

The global maternal mortality ratio stood at 197 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023 — nearly three times the WHO's target of fewer than 70 by 2030 — raising fears that global health targets are slipping out of reach.

A Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the French Air Force takes off.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: France sends jets to Ukraine, Black women suffer higher maternal mortality, Ismailis get new Aga Khan, Football fans get ready to rumble

AI’s role in wildfire detection, healthcare, and education
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AI’s role in wildfire detection, healthcare, and education

From detecting wildfires before they spread to giving doctors more time with patients, AI is opening new possibilities for how technology can serve the public good. Speaking on a Global Stage panel during the 81st UN General Assembly, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith explores how AI is being applied across climate, health care, and education.

Graphic Truth: Infant mortality in the OECD
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Infant mortality in the OECD

A heatmap detailing maternal mortality around the globe.

The Graphic Truth: Have global maternal mortality rates improved?