The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its tenth annual report on Monitoring Progress on Universal Health Coverage and Health-Related SDGs in the South-East Asia Region: 2025 Update, showcasing significant advances in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems.

Focusing on the theme “Progress on the Decade for Strengthening the Role of the Health Sector in Improving CRVS,” the report documents how Member States have improved birth and death registration completeness and enhanced cause-of-death reporting between 2015 and 2024. These achievements reflect stronger integration between health systems and CRVS, which has been a critical foundation for reliable mortality data.

By presenting detailed country profiles and evidence-based progress, WHO aims to equip governments with practical tools to identify gaps and prioritize investments. This guidance is intended to accelerate efforts toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through robust, data-driven health planning.

Click here for the report.