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El Salvador begins telemedicine for pregnant women, new mothers and other priority groups

A new telemedicine initiative is reaching pregnant women, new mothers, parents of young children and people in need of mental health support. © Unsplash/NCI

23 September 2020

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Dual calamity as floods hit India’s Bihar state amid pandemic

Flooding has disrupted access to essential services and items, with women and children affected most severely. © UNFPA and Plan International India

16 September 2020

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Demand for Afghanistan’s midwives unflagging during COVID-19 pandemic

Sajia Mansoory attends to a newborn at the Malalai National Maternity Hospital.. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Zaeem Abdul Rahman

14 September 2020

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The Rohingya influx, three years on

Midwife Rotna speaks with Minara about her newborn baby. Maternal health services are continuing despite the pandemic. © UNFPA

10 September 2020

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Mobile health teams bring critical services to women in remote Afghanistan

A mobile health team midwife provides health services to a remote community. © ARCS Afghanistan

03 September 2020

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Mobile medical units deployed as Beirut health system copes after explosion

Beirut residents receive support from a mobile medical unit run by Amel Association, with support from UNFPA. © UNFPA Lebanon

25 August 2020

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On World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA applauds real-life superheroes

In Nepal, Mitraminu Dhakal provides care to pregnant women, new mothers and newborns.

19 August 2020

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Eswatini SMS service helps women access family planning, food amid pandemic

Midwife Margaret Thwala-Tembe says her clinic has seen a decline in women receiving antenatal and safe delivery services. © UNFPA Eswatini

30 July 2020

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For pregnant COVID-19 patients in Egypt, a safe place to deliver

Mayada Reda holds her healthy newborn son, Mohamed. She was able to safely deliver in a quarantine hospital in Cairo. © UNFPA Egypt/Roger Anis

16 July 2020

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Putting the brakes on COVID-19: Safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls

The global community must show solidarity to survive the pandemic, says UNFPA's Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem.

11 July 2020

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