High concentration of maternal mortality in Nicaragua's Caribbean regions persists in 2025

Data from the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health indicates that 62.5% of maternal deaths in 2025 occurred in the Caribbean and central regions, specifically Bilwi, RAACS, Las Minas, and Zelaya Central. This geographic disparity persists despite government claims of expanded hospital infrastructure and maternal care programs, suggesting systemic failures in service delivery or access in these remote areas.