201.The maternal mortality rate, which was 215 per 100,000 live births in 1992 rose to 117.4 in 1999. Estimated at 92.6 per 100,000 live births in 2006, it rose to 76.9 in 2010 (up 15.7 points), and to 70.3 per 100,000 live births in 2012, i.e. an increase of 6.6 points. TABLE n° 1 Evolution of maternal mortality (p100.000 live births) Survey Survey MMI EASME 1985-1989 1992 Survey on 2006* 2007 2008 maternal * * mortality 1999 Maternal 230 215 117,5 88,9 92,6 mortality rate * Estimation (source: Direction de la Population MSPRH) 86,2 2009* 2010 2011 2012 * * * 81,14 76,9 202.However, given the potential of the country, the recorded ratio remains unacceptable especially as significant differences between the wilaya and regions are recorded and thus reflect the persistent disparities in health coverage in disadvantaged areas. 203.In this regard, efforts have been made in terms of improving coverage of obstetricians and paediatricians in order to have a more balanced distribution. 204.In order to improve the performance of our health care system and take any necessary corrective measures to further reduce maternal mortality in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the audit system of maternal deaths is being implemented by the MSPRH. It seeks, as recommended by WHO, accurate information on maternal deaths and their causes. 205.Assisted deliveries and by qualified personnel experienced a marked improvement with an increase of 6% between 2000 and 2009. TABLE n° 2 - Proportion of births assisted by skilled health professional (in%) 2 2 2 2 Years 19921 20001 20052 20061 20072 2008 2009 2010 2011 Assisted 76 91,2 94,3 96,5 95,3 delivery 1) Data from national surveys (2) Estimated data 97,0 97,2 97,7 98,6 206.These results were supported by the development of an extensive care network involving 195 Public Hospital Institutions (EPH), 32 "mother and child" Specialized Hospital Institutions (EHS), 14 University Hospital Centres, 14 Hospitals (EH) and 1 University Hospital Institution (EHU). All health facilities have a maternity ward and services or neonatal units. 32 73,9 70,3