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05 May 2020
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COVID-19 is highlighting global neglect of pregnant women and midwives
In this op-ed for the World Economic Forum, our Regional Director explains how the pandemic is highlighting key challenges that hinder the lifesaving work of midwives,…
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05 May 2020
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'Eager to go to rural areas and save lives of pregnant women'
Sakila Chaulagian is among the first batch of midwives in Nepal who recently completed the three-year midwifery course, meant to strengthen the country's capacity to reduce…
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05 May 2020
Statement
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
UNFPA's Executive Director calls on the world to recognise the bravery of midwives amid the pandemic - and always.
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04 May 2020
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International Day of the Midwife: Protecting Mothers and Babies in Cambodia
Pert Vorn, a midwife working in rural Cambodia, remembers a time when women in villages throughout the country had no access to proper sexual or reproductive care. Women…
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04 May 2020
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How is COVID-19 impacting midwifery in Lao PDR? We find out.
Four determined midwives, four inspiring stories.
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30 April 2020
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In India's Bihar state, lifesaving support for pregnant women and new mothers amid COVID-19
WeCare ensures pregnant slum-dwellers in pandemic lockdown reach hospitals in time to deliver safely - and return home safely again.
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30 April 2020
Press Release
Personal Protection Equipment Will Protect Frontline Workers in Lao PDR
30 April 2020, Vientiane- To protect health workers and ensure they continue to serve communities especially for maternal health, during COVID-19. Measures of hygiene and social…
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29 April 2020
Press Release
Addressing gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Viet Nam
A safe house with essential services opens in Quang Ninh province under an urgent national programme.
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29 April 2020
News
UNFPA scales up its support to Myanmar’s State and Regional Health Departments in fighting COVID-19 pandemic
Myitkyina, Myanmar – UNFPA delivers 350 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Kachin State Health Department in Myitkyina to strengthen its response to COVID-19 outbreak…
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