In 2015, an estimated 303,000 women died as a result of pregnancy and childbirth-related complications .Significant progress has been made since 1990 in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with a reduction in the global MMR from 385 to 216 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. The 2030Agenda for Sustainable Development is an opportunity for governments and the International community to renew their commitment to improving health as a central component of development. The Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, 2016–2030 is fully aligned with the SDG targets, and is organized around the broad themes of “Survive – Thrive – Transform.Ending preventable maternal mortality (EPMM) is a priority under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda.Collaborative efforts from politicians, healthcare professionals and researchers are needed in the important arena of women’s reproductive health issues.