In pictures: Fighting maternal mortality

Unicef says that steps to tackle the problem should be simple to implement. For example, 2.3 million infants in South Asia who die each year could be saved along with their mothers if obstetric care was improved, because it is the single most effective way to reduce maternal mortality.

Here, disposable gloves can be seen drying so that they can be re-used at Panchthar District Hospital in Nepal. Ms Grusovin argues this is a possible health hazard.