Rabat, Aug 19 (IANS/MAP) Ethiopia will host an international conference on maternal and child health on August 24 and 25 under the theme “Overcoming critical obstacles to maternal and child survival”. “We must celebrate our success, we also need a new vision, new targets and new borders,” said Berhan, stressing that “it is an honour for the government of Ethiopia” to host the conference to discuss key critical challenges to maternal and child health. The conference will be a good opportunity for Ethiopia to inform the world about its achievements in reducing maternal and infant mortality, said the Minister. The infant mortality rate in Ethiopia had decreased significantly from 97 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 48 in 2016. The under-five mortality rate had decreased significantly from 166 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 67 in 2016, according to figures from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016.

Source: Ethiopian News August 19, 2017 14:26 UTC