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29 May 2017
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Safe delivery mobile app to help midwives save even more lives in Lao PDR
The power of mobile technology aims to strengthen maternal and newborn health in a rapidly-developing country.
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23 May 2017
News
Hope, healing and dignity for all
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
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17 May 2017
News
On IDAHOT 2017, let us celebrate families in all their diversity
This day serves as a reminder for us to celebrate families in all their diversity - and to choose love.
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15 May 2017
Population and Development South-South Cooperation Centre for Excellence Launched During Belt and Road Forum
Creating a knowledge hub to benefit developing countries by sharing research, best practices and lessons learnt.
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14 May 2017
Statement
Belt and Road Initiative: Platform for supporting SDGs, says UN Secretary-General
As China hosts the Belt and Road Forum, the UN Secretary-General says the initiative could play a key role in supporting the SDGs.
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05 May 2017
News
Voices of Midwives from the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, with a free health care system, has much to boast about in the provision of reproductive health services. Midwives play a crucial role in this.
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05 May 2017
Midwives in Myanmar bring family planning to the last mile - with a new commodities logistics system
New technology is helping midwives in rural Myanmar bring family planning to women and families that need it the most.
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05 May 2017
Statement
Midwives, mothers and families: partners for life
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife.
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03 May 2017
Press Release
Lao PDR holds its first-ever national family planning conference
A landmark event in Lao PDR: the country’s first-ever national family planning conference, with the support of UNFPA.
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