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Pregnant indigenous women in Panama face COVID-19 fears, lack of transport
Panama
Carmen was two days into an excruciating labour when she was carried to the nearest health clinic – three hours away – in a hammock held aloft by community members.
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Demand for counselling services spikes in Palestine amid COVID-19 lockdown
Palestine, State of
“Sometimes I feel that this is a nightmare that I will eventually wake up from, but the nightmare is never-ending and I do not know how much longer I can handle this,” T.C.* told UNFPA.
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Dignity kits bring hygiene supplies to vulnerable communities in pandemic-affected area of the Gambia
The Gambia
As the COVID-19 pandemic engulfs much of the world, health authorities in The Gambia are working to prevent its transmission across the country’s borders.
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A matter of life and death for Yemen’s women and girls as funding dries up
Yemen
UNFPA has been forced to suspend the provision of reproductive health care in 140 out of 180 health facilities.
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Nine things you need to know about periods and the pandemic
Menstruation is misunderstood and stigmatized around the world, a fact likely to worsen under the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are ten things you need to know about periods and the pandemic – and what the world needs to do…
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Safe birth services save lives, prevent childbirth injury in Tanzania
Tanzania, United Republic of
Midwife Nuriat Koku Mtumbi remembers the day in March well: “It was raining heavily and Adimu* had delivered her baby on her way to our facility. “She was shielding herself under a tree” when she gave birth, Ms. Mtumbi…
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In Yemen and around the world, obstetric fistula strikes the most vulnerable women
Yemen
Hundreds of thousands of women are living with obstetric fistula – a traumatic birth injury. And it could be worsening.
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Silent solutions available to quarantined survivors of domestic violence
Ukraine
Oleksandra* was afraid to seek help, knowing her abuser might eavesdrop on her phone calls.
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With Yemen’s health system approaching a breaking point, displaced women sew face masks to protect community
Yemen
With more than 130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yemen, and dozens of deaths, the country is struggling to keep the full impact of the pandemic at bay, even as funds of life-sustaining health services are running out.
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Pandemic complicates humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and surrounding countries
Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
News of the COVID-19 pandemic had not reached Horihanny Del Valle, a pregnant 16-year-old migrant from Venezuela, until a few weeks ago, when she heard about the coronavirus from friends. “I saw people talking about and…
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In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear
Nepal
"I thought I was dying due to the long labour pains," said Maisarjaha Khatun. Her family struggled to find transport to the hospital.
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Pandemic heightens vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, the vulnerabilities and barriers faced by people with disabilities are only growing.
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