There have been 7 maternal deaths in Azerbaijan since the beginning of 2018, Sevinj Mammadova, chairperson of the Health Ministry's Obstetrical Commission, director of the Republican Perinatal Center said on Thursday, APA reported.
According to her, 12 people have been rebuked for this year's mothers' deaths and one person has been arrested.
Mammadova noted that 20 maternal deaths were recorded last year, as a result of 50 healthcare workers received administrative reprimand.