Merck, putting $150M on the table, doubles down on pledge tackle maternal mortality and health inequities

Around the world, a woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy or childbirth complications, most of them preventable. Merck has spent the last decade trying to change that—and now it’s doubling down.

The pharma giant, which has already invested $500 million through its "Merck for Mothers" initiative since 2011, is pledging a fresh $150 million to the cause, including $15 million to support maternal health in the U.S.