The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH) has updated its Country Equity Profiles to provide a clearer and more detailed overview of maternal and child health inequalities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The new version features an enhanced visualization of disparities by wealth, subnational units, and other social determinants, supporting the development of more equitable public policies.
Each profile presents charts and indicators on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) coverage, enabling disaggregated analyses across multiple dimensions. A key indicator is the Composite Coverage Index (CCI), which summarizes the coverage of eight essential interventions along the continuum of care. This index allows for easier comparisons between countries through a single measure.
Equiplots serve as the primary visual tool to display inequalities among subgroups of the population (e.g., wealth quintiles), offering a straightforward view of health coverage gaps.
Equiplots serve as the primary visual tool to display inequalities among subgroups of the population (e.g., wealth quintiles), allowing for quick interpretation of health coverage gaps.
Additionally, three new charts have been included, highlighting:
Tables present both simple and complex measures of inequality, including:
Figure 1. First page of the Countdown Equity Profile for Afghanistan
Key 2025 Updates:
With the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline approaching, these profiles underscore the urgency of addressing health inequalities—serving as critical tools for advocacy, accountability, and evidence-based action to accelerate progress.
To visualize and download profiles you are interested in, please visit the Countdown to 2030 website.