Global health According to the World Health Organization's 2005 World Health Report, poor maternal conditions are the fourth leading cause of death for women worldwide, after HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. Most maternal deaths and injuries can be prevented, and such deaths have been largely eradicated in the developed world. Targets for improving maternal health include increasing the number of deliveries accompanied by skilled birth attendants. 68 low-income countries tracked by the WHO- and UNICEF-led collaboration "Countdown to 2015" are estimated to hold for 97% of worldwide maternal and child deaths. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has highlighted the global nature of human health and
The Grand Challenges in Global Health Goal 2: Create New Vaccines Goal 3: Control Insect Vectors Goal 4: Improve Nutrition Goal 5: Limit Drug Resistance Goal 6: Cure Infection Goal 7: Measure Health Status Today: The GCGH is launching a new Grand Challenge in Family Health. Currently, two new grant opportunities exist under this challenge: Grand Challenges Explorations promotes invention in global health research. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $100 million to support scientists across the world in increasing the span of ideas to fight our most daunting health challenges. Launched in 2008, Grand Challenge Explorations grants have already been awarded to 495