This book explores the degree to which Malawi is in compliance with its
treaty based obligations under human rights law with regard to reducing
maternal mortality. It critically examines human rights obligations and
State responsibility in this regard. The central argument advanced in
this monograph is that State compliance with its international human
rights obligations and commitments is a vital component for reducing
maternal mortality. Thus, this book explored Malawi's human rights
treaty obligations and other commitments meant to reduce maternal
mortality. It seeks to understand whether Malawi has complied with its
human rights obligations in line with UN guidelines for reducing
maternal mortality. In this monograph, Levi analyses the right to health
in order to understand Malawi's compliance with its obligations to
prevent maternal death. Since Levi has also taken into consideration the
economic development of Malawi as a developing nation, many of his
proposals can also be meaningful in many countries in Africa and beyond.
It can also be used by health practitioners working in developing
countries; students in human rights and health care studies as well as
policy makers.