Improving maternal and child health is a foundational investment in long-term health and prosperity. It shapes life outcomes from birth through adulthood through safer pregnancy and deliveries, proper nutrition, and protection from deadly childhood diseases. These interventions are not only lifesaving; they are among the most cost-effective investments a government can make.

As the US government seeks to redesign its approach to foreign aid, PATH’s Center for Advocacy and Policy has published a white paper identifying five key recommendations to ensure future investments can continue saving the lives moms and kids around the world while aligning with American interests and values.