2026 Zero DS is a visionary goal to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths by 2026. This ambitious target was set by the Every Woman Every Child global movement, a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together governments, multilateral organizations, civil society groups, and the private sector.
The 2026 Zero DS goal is based on the recognition that maternal and newborn deaths are largely preventable. With access to quality healthcare services, including family planning, antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postpartum care, most women and newborns can survive and thrive. Achieving the 2026 Zero DS goal would represent a major step forward in improving the health and well-being of women and children around the world.