Overview of maternal and perinatal mortality in Sudan

SummaryThe Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), agreed on by world leaders at a UN summit in 2000, set targets to achieve by 2015. MDGs 4 and 5 specifically focus on the health of women and children. Sudan is classified as having insufficient progress in achieving MDGs 4 and 5. Both local and international efforts are needed to improve maternal and perinatal mortality rates. Ultrasound is expected to have a positive impact on improving maternal and perinatal mortality.