Health care facts in Pakistan Mother & Child Care

As per the Population Council fact sheet, it is estimated that every year on an average 14,000 mothers die in Pakistan. However out of these 4,500 maternal deaths can be easily prevented through strengthening healthcare system, especially at primary level. There could be a significant drop in mortality rates if the huge gap of unmet need for family planning which currently is 20 percent, is addressed. It is estimated that 6,000 women die annually due to pregnancy-relatedcomplications only.