Analysis Summary:

The article presents a generally positive view of midwifery and its potential impact on maternal and newborn health. While some claims are supported by the provided sources, the headline claim of saving 83% of lives is not directly supported and appears to be an overstatement. The article exhibits a moderate bias by focusing on the benefits of midwifery without acknowledging potential limitations or alternative approaches.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Almost 4.5 million maternal, stillborn and newborn deaths were recorded in 2023.
  • Verification Source #3: Does not specify the exact number of deaths in 2023, but mentions that universal access to skilled midwives could prevent over 60% of deaths.
  • Verification Source #4: Does not specify the number of deaths in 2023.
  • Verification Source #5: Does not specify the number of deaths in 2023.
• Status:* Unverified.
• Claim:** Saving 83 percent of these people. To saving 3.7 million mothers, unborn children and babies annually?
  • Verification Source #3: States that universal access to skilled midwives could prevent over 60% of these deaths.
  • Verification Source #5: States that investment in high-quality midwifery could prevent about two thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths.
• Status:* Contradicted. The claim of 83% is not supported by the provided sources, which suggest figures around 60-66%.
• Claim:** Making midwives universally accessible will save millions of lives.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the idea that strengthening midwives' role would save millions of lives.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the idea that investment in midwifery can save millions of lives.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports the idea that universal access to skilled midwives could prevent over 60% of deaths.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the idea that investment in high-quality midwifery can save millions of lives.
• Status:* Supported.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "Strengthening midwives' role in maternity and newborn care services would save millions of lives each year while significantly enhancing women's overall…" This supports the general premise of the article.
• Verification Source #3: "Recent modelling suggests that universal access to skilled midwives could prevent over 60% of these deaths, amounting to 4.3 million lives saved" This contradicts the article's claim of 83% lives saved.
• Verification Source #2: "The report urges countries to invest in midwifery education and ... 'Midwives make enormous contributions to the health of mothers and…'" This supports the idea that investment in midwifery is beneficial.
• The claim of 4.5 million deaths in 2023 is not directly verified by the provided sources, but the general idea of millions of maternal and newborn deaths is implied.