Importance of maternal health program

1-Mothers (pregnant and lactating) and children are vulnerable groups as

they are undergoing physiological changes that make them more liable to

have health problems, if their physiologic needs are not adequately met,

2-Mothers and children are at risk of high morbidity and mortality, but

almost of their health problems are preventable,

3-Health problems in the in the fetal and early years of life may have long

lasting effects and may result in disabling condition for life,

4-Investment in MCH services is highly cost-effective,

5- Females in the reproductive age form 25% of Egypt population and the

under- five children form 12% of the population. Therefore, MCH services

are expected to cover a more than one third of the population,