# The world is commemorating World Health Day today highlighting maternal and newborn health under the theme Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly 300-thousand women die annually from pregnancy-related issues, with over two-million newborn deaths. The campaign urges renewed global investment to save lives. The organisation stresses support for midwives, emergency care, and mental health. It says maternal and newborn health is an investment, not a cost. The campaign runs until 2026.
World Health Day focuses on women and babies survival