CLEAN : DR Congo worst place to be a mother

The video discusses the significant progress made in reducing child mortality over the past 25 years, highlighting a reduction from 12 million to less than 7 million deaths annually. It emphasizes the shift in challenges, with more deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life and among disadvantaged groups. The video suggests that future efforts must focus on reaching the poorest children and adapting strategies to continue progress.

What was the baseline year for the UN goal of reducing child mortality?

• 2010

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

By how much has the number of children dying before their 5th birthday been reduced?

• By a third

• By half

• By two-thirds

• By a quarter

In recent years, where are child deaths increasingly concentrated?

• Among the most disadvantaged groups

• In developed countries

• In urban areas

• In middle-income countries

What is a significant challenge in reducing child mortality today?

• Improving technology in hospitals

• Reaching very poor children in the poorest countries

• Addressing non-preventable diseases

• Reaching children in wealthy countries

What must be done to continue making progress in reducing child mortality?

• Continue with the same strategies

• Rely solely on technological advancements

• Adopt new strategies and approaches

• Focus only on urban areas