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Vasan also discussed the importance of social and structural issues such as housing, wealth and income, and accountability to individuals from birth: “How people are treated at birth, into life, and into educational and professional environments ready to start their own family, really, really matters. These experiences matter. How we align ourselves on a common vision, a common agenda to save lives, matters.
Speaking specifically about preventable maternal deaths, Clinton said that “it’s just unacceptable that we aren’t moving with urgency. . .purpose and deliberation.” She ended with a view toward the future: “While certainly cutting maternal health by 10% is ambitious…we cannot mistake progress for success. We need…to set the next horizon…we’re very proud to be here.”