Gender Equity, Strategic Philanthropy
Apr 2025
Maternal health remains a critical concern in India, requiring urgent attention to both health outcomes and systemic inequalities. Despite significant strides in reducing the maternal mortality ratio by 68% over the past two decades, India continues to face challenges in addressing broader maternal health indicators. The paper advocates for a reframing of maternal health through a gender-transformative lens, shifting the focus from the narrow focus on the ‘mother’ to women’s overall health.
