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NFPA Congratulates the Government of Bangladesh on Historic Commitment to Deploy 25,000 Midwives
15 June 2026
The largest investment in the country’s midwifery workforce, announced at the 34th International Confederation of Midwives Triennial Congress in Lisbon
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Skilled care averts childbirth tragedy in remote Afghan village
01 June 2026
Badghis, Afghanistan — When Manawara arrived at the Family Health House (FHH) in Saqab village in Dara-e-Boom District, she was 38 weeks pregnant and
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Dignity in every crisis: rethinking menstrual health in Asia-Pacific
28 May 2026
When disaster strikes, menstrual health is often overlooked. But for millions of women and girls across Asia-Pacific, managing a period during a crisis affects dignity, safety,…
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Myths vs Facts: Understanding Obstetric Fistula in Asia-Pacific
23 May 2026
Obstetric fistula remains one of the most devastating childbirth injuries, affecting thousands of women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.
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Opinion: Women’s health innovation must reach those most at risk
16 May 2026
Women’s health innovation is advancing rapidly across Asia and the Pacific. But innovation alone is not enough. Investment must reach the women and communities who need it most.
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Five reasons investing in midwives is critical for Asia and the Pacific
05 May 2026
Midwives are central to strong, resilient health systems. They save lives, expand access and sustain care, even in the most challenging settings.
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Where a midwife is present, hope is never far
03 May 2026
On this International Midwifery Day, we highlight midwife Hapy from Bangladesh whose mission is to make childbirth safer in her community Sherpur
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Media Advisory | UNFPA at Women Deliver 2026: Driving progress on health, rights and gender equality
24 April 2026
UNFPA brings global leadership, partnerships and dialogue to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at Women Deliver 2026 Conference (taking place from 27-30 April at…
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Six Ways to Ensure the Health and Rights of Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific
07 April 2026
Health is a human right. Yet for millions of women and girls across Asia and the Pacific, it remains out of reach.
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