Description:  They found that Mali stands to lose $350 million over the next 12 years because of the productivity the country loses when women die, or are disabled, from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. And in the next 12 years, if nothing is done to improve health care, 34,000 mothers and 340,000 newborns will die. Life ... Read More They found that Mali stands to lose $350 million over the next 12 years because of the productivity the country loses when women die, or are disabled, from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. And in the next 12 years, if nothing is done to improve health care, 34,000 mothers and 340,000 newborns will die. Life expectancy is low and infant mortality is high Close