WHO publishes a global roadmap on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy for 2026 to 2035
7 October 2026
The World Health Organization published the Global Roadmap for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 2026-2035 and beyond.
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, are major causes of maternal death and severe illness worldwide.
WHO says they also contribute to stillbirth, preterm birth, newborn deaths and health-system costs, and have lasting effects on women's cardiovascular health.
Deaths from these disorders have declined too slowly over the past three decades, even as progress was made against other causes of maternal mortality.
The roadmap sets coordinated actions across five areas: research and innovation; norms and standards; access to health products; implementation; and advocacy and accountability.
It is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal targets 3.1 and 3.2 and was prepared with the Human Reproduction Special Programme.
The report runs to 74 pages and carries ISBN 978-92-4-012548-3.
In plain words
Pre-eclampsia Pre-eclampsia — High blood pressure arising in pregnancy with signs of organ damage; a leading cause of maternal death.
SDG 3.1 Sustainable Development Goal target 3.1 — The global target on reducing the maternal mortality ratio.