Midwives are saving lives amidst the worst drought in 40 years in Kenya

Published on: 08/06/2023

Charity is one of the UNFPA-supported midwives who is responding to the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa.

See how we’re protecting the health and rights of millions of women and girls affected by this humanitarian crisis in Kenya.

Giving birth during a tropical cyclone

01 May 2023

Taking the fear out of childbirth in Latin America

05 May 2023

Updates

How 800 Nigerian women won the battle against obstetric fistula

26 May 2023

Hafsatu Yunusa, a fistula survivor from Nigeria. © UNFPA Nigeria
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Publication

Preventing and addressing stillbirths along the continuum of care: A global advocacy and implementation guide

Number of pages: 86

Publication date: 23 May 2023

Publisher: UNFPA, UNICEF, USAID, International Stillbirth Alliance, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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Ensuring safe births after Syria’s devastating earthquakes

Published on: 22/05/2023

Maternity hospitals in Syria are under immense strain after the recent earthquakes.

UNFPA is providing vital maternal health care to ensure women give birth safely. Learn more. 

News

Prevention, treatment, reintegration and advocacy: How UNFPA and partners work to end obstetric fistula

Pastor Kouakou Adou Kouamé advises newlyweds to take precautions against obstetric fistula. © UNFPA Côte d’Ivoire
  • 22 May 2023
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2023

23 May 2023

Global

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Midwives are saving lives in rural Colombia

Published on: 12/05/2023

Meet Elisa, the midwife who leads the delivery room at San Andrés Hospital in Colombia.

With her team, she ensures that every woman receives quality health care while being treated with dignity and respect.

See how UNFPA supports her and other midwives around the world.

Press Release

Global progress in tackling maternal and newborn deaths stalls since 2015: UN

09 May 2023

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