Major drop in maternal mortality ratio since 1970s


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has recorded a significant reduction in its maternal mortality ratio since the 1970s, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said data from the Statistics Department showed that in 2024, there were 25 maternal deaths and 6.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

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