JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Health met to discuss several topics on Wednesday, including maternal and infant mortality. In August 2025, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state. According to the agency, Mississippi’s 2024 data shows […]
Mississippi adopts new system to fight maternal mortality
Jan 15, 2026 | 7:26 AM