Abstract:
Over the last two decades, Ethiopia has made significant progress in improving maternal, newborn,
and child health status. According to the UN estimates, maternal mortality has decreased by 72%
from 1990`s maternal mortality ratio of 1250 per 100,000 live births to 401 per 100,000 in 20191
.
Neonatal mortality has also shown significant improvement over the years, from 49 in 2000 to 33 in
20192
. Coverage for a skilled birth attendant, antenatal care, and postnatal care has also
significantly improved over the years.
