WHO/UNICEF Press conference (under embargo)
Press Conference Announcement
Launch of new estimates for child and maternal mortality
Under strict embargo until 11:00 a.m. Geneva time, Thursday 19 September 2019
WHO and UNICEF are holding a press conference on the launch of new estimates for child and maternal mortality. This press briefing will provide detailed information and discussion on these updated numbers and will include an analysis on which countries and regions have made progress, and what is needed to save more lives.
Dr Peter Salama, Executive Director, Universal health coverage/ life course, WHO Dr Stefan Peterson, Chief of Health, UNICEF
WHO and UNICEF are holding a press conference on the launch of new estimates for child and maternal mortality. This press briefing will provide detailed information and discussion on these updated numbers and will include an analysis on which countries and regions have made progress, and what is needed to save more lives.
Dr Peter Salama, Executive Director, Universal health coverage/ life course, WHO Dr Stefan Peterson, Chief of Health, UNICEF
