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<p>The global Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined on average by 2.9% every year
since 2000. More specifically, this ratio reduced from 274 maternal deaths per 100,000
live births in 2007 to 211 in 2017.</p><p> </p><p>This result is due to countries’
own investments as well as those from the entire development community, to which DFID
is a major contributor. Using internationally agreed methods, we estimate that DFID
has spent approximately £1 billion per year on reproductive, maternal newborn and
child health between 2013/14 – 2016/17. DFID has contributed to reduced maternal mortality
through our bilateral and central health programmes that focus on strengthening health
systems (e.g. through health worker training, drugs and equipment). We also support
the development of global and national policies. We have led the world on increasing
access to family planning and remain a champion on these issues. We recently announced
a renewed commitment to end preventable deaths of mothers and newborns by 2030.</p>
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