The document discusses improving maternal health as one of the UN Millennium Development Goals. Maternal mortality is a significant issue in developing countries where access to healthcare is limited. The goals aim to reduce maternal mortality by increasing access to reproductive healthcare, educated assistance during childbirth, and preventing complications through nutrition and access to medicine. Progress has been made in developing more robust healthcare systems, increasing antenatal care and reducing teen pregnancies, though accelerated efforts are still needed to meet 2015 targets of reducing maternal mortality ratios.