This is how much it will cost to realize the world we want
(WorldNews Health)

Nairobi, KENYA - It is possible to end preventable maternal deaths, cover all unmet needs for family planning and put a stop to gender-based violence, all within a decade. But it will cost the world a total of $264 billion, according to a joint study by UNFPA and Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with Victoria University, the University of Washington and Avenir Health. A breakdown of this assessment was presented on 12 November at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, revising preliminary data released in July. The price tag represents the amount required to achieve these ambitious goals by 2030, the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals. `We now know the costs. These figures are a...