Julie Espinosa

Hear the stories of doctors and nurses working to end maternal mortality in a new interactive feature. WASHINGTON — Adequate and consistent delivery of clinical and patient-centered care are ongoing challenges in India.

Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for a staggering 70 percent of global deaths. The vast majority of those deaths, about 80 percent, occur in low- and middle-income countries, making the prevention and treatment of NCDs one of the most urgent health concerns in developing countries. While combating NCDs is a global task, regional contexts and social factors cause unique challenges.

Future What’s in store for the future of health care markets, and health care financing in the developing world? We will close the series by looking at the road ahead for health care markets, exploring how donors, implementers, and private sector partners can leverage their strengths to continue to increase market access, and what future engagement is still needed to realize the goal of universal access.