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A report by Family Care International and several research partners focuses on the immediate and long-term effects of maternal death on children, households, and communities in developing countries. The MacArthur-supported report, which features case studies from Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa, shows that maternal death leads to financial instability, loss of education, and increased mortality among surviving family members. The report encourages increased attention to maternal, newborn, and child health in international policy.