Nigeria, March 8 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that severe bleeding, or haemorrhage, and hypertensive disorders, particularly preeclampsia, are among the primary causes of maternal deaths worldwide.

The WHO's study, published on March 8, 2025, states that these conditions contributed to nearly 80,000 deaths in 2020.

In addition, 50,000 more deaths were linked to other related health issues.

The WHO report underlines the alarming lack of access to essential healthcare for many women, especially during and after childbirth, which is crucial to reducing maternal fatalities.

The findings are part of the first global update on maternal death causes since the adoption of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goa...