Maternal deaths in Uzbekistan drop sharply amid healthcare reforms

Protecting the health of mothers and children has been identified as one of the priority areas of state policy in Uzbekistan. In recent years, a significant decline has been recorded in maternal and child mortality indicators.

According to data provided by the “Family and Gender” Research Institute, maternal mortality stood at 65.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1991. To date, this figure has fallen to 14.8. This means that maternal mortality has declined by nearly 4.5 times over a period of more than 30 years.

Positive trends are also being observed in infant mortality and mortality among children under the age of five. In particular, in 1991 infant mortality amounted to 35.5 deaths per 1,000 live births, while mortality among children under five stood at 48.2. Currently, these indicators have decreased to 9 and 12.5, respectively.

Experts primarily attribute these results to comprehensive measures aimed at protecting maternal and child health, increased emphasis on preventive medicine, and improvements in the primary healthcare system.

It is noted that the reduction in maternal and child mortality not only enhances the effectiveness of the healthcare system, but also contributes to strengthening family stability, increasing public trust in medical services, and creating a healthy environment for future generations.