According to the authorities, 80 per cent of all women in Southern Sudan give birth at home, without the help of a midwife, and the region suffers from one of the highest maternal death rates in the world.
Midwives Deliver Quality Health Services to Families in Uzbekistan
Published on: 14/06/2011
Midwives play a critical role in delivering antenatal care for pregnant women and assisting physicians in the process of delivery. UNFPA supports the Government of Uzbekistan in improving maternal health services.
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Voices of Midwives: Liberia
Published on: 05/06/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Voices of Midwives: Mexico
Published on: 20/05/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Voices of Midwives: Kenya
Published on: 10/05/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Voices of Midwives: Yemen(FR)
Published on: 05/06/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Voices of Midwives: Yemen
Published on: 05/06/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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The Tuk-Tuk Nurse-Midwife: Reducing Maternal Mortality in Upper Egypt
Published on: 27/03/2013
Tuk-tuks (three-wheeled passenger motor vehicles) are helping midwives reach pregnant women in Egypt.
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Voices of Midwives: Tanzania
Published on: 05/06/2014
Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Midwives save lives
Published on: 02/09/2014
South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. In a country of over 10 million, there are less than 10 fully qualified midwives to help deliver babies. The Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery is looking to change that.
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