Nursing and midwifery workforce expansion as a strategic lever to reduce maternal mortality: Global evidence and policy implications from an ecological study

This study identifies the NMWS as a critical and measurable factor in reducing maternal mortality worldwide. This study's findings provide compelling evidence for a strategic investment in the nursing and midwifery workforce. Expanding this workforce is essential to improve the maternal health outcomes, especially in countries with limited resources, and should be prioritized in global maternal health and workforce planning strategies.