The maternal mortality ratio in the Philippines has been declining over the years, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday.
Dr. Diego Danila Jr., of the DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, Child, Adolescent, and Maternal Health Division, said maternal mortality globally is also on a downward trend based on the data collected by the Word Health Organization, UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund, World Bank Group, and the United Nations Population Division.
The DOH official said the maternal health services during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have also been affected. Dr. Faye Cagayan of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society also emphasized the importance of prenatal checkups, saying that healthcare workers should also explain the process to pregnant mothers.
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