Melinda French Gates calls maternal deaths in childbirth "needless," urges action to save moms, babies

Goalkeepers Report focuses on the alarming rate of maternal deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth.

An estimated 800 women die every day from preventable causes worldwide.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $370 million annually from 2023 to 2027 to support maternal and children's health.

French Gates said she plans on staying on the foundation, despite her recent divorce from Bill Gates .