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Overcoming fistula: A survivor’s remarkable story

calendar_today20 May 2015

Carleta Eugenio Francisco has reclaimed her life after recovering from an obstetric fistula. She is now a community activist, helping to improve the health of women and girls in her community. © UNFPA Mozambique

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Obstetric fistula: The road to recovery – and respect

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Dr. Nazneen Begum and Dr. Ruksana Khanum check on patients at the National Management Centre for Obstetric Fistula. For many women suffering from obstetric fistula, treatment is not enough. Skills training and counselling are essential to overcoming the stigma and isolation related to the condition. © Nicolas Axelrod/Ruom for UNFPA

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Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

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Emergency surgery saves lives in Cameroon, but more access needed

calendar_today15 May 2015

A health worker examines a newborn just delivered by Caesaean section. © UNFPA Cameroon

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Midwives could help avert millions of maternal and newborn deaths

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Abissdoum Charlotte, 26, with her 7-week-old triplets, Morouta, Nasifaté and Nasif. She is receiving post-natal and newborn care at the Cooperative Clinic of Sikecoudji, in Cotonou, Benin. © UNFPA/Ollivier Girard

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Bringing lifesaving reproductive health care to remote Mozambique

calendar_today27 April 2015

Constangelina Basílio with her son, Magalhães. Ms. Basílio nearly died while giving birth to Magalhães. She now works as a community health activist. © UNFPA/Amancio Vilankulos

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Going the last mile for family planning in Lao People's Democratic Republic

calendar_today10 April 2015

https://youtu.be/n9U7bl5hwqM

Going the last mile for family planning in Lao People's Democratic Republic

In Lao People's Democratic Republic, a UNFPA-supported programme is bringing contraceptives and reproductive counselling to women in even the most remote villages. Learn more here.

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Eliminating FGM one midwife at a time

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Edna Adan visits a maternal and child health center during a community outreach activity in Gumburaha. © Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films

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Religious leaders pledge to fight maternal mortality in Kenya

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A woman with her infant in Wajir, Kenya. Religious leaders have committed to work towards ending preventable maternal deaths in the 15 counties with the highest maternal mortality rates. © UNFPA Kenya

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World records shattered for HIV testing

calendar_today23 March 2015

Traditional dancers entertain participants at the record-breaking HIV counselling and testing event in Gambella, Ethiopia. © UNFPA Ethiopia

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Overcoming fistula: A survivor’s remarkable story

Obstetric fistula: The road to recovery – and respect

Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

Emergency surgery saves lives in Cameroon, but more access needed

Midwives could help avert millions of maternal and newborn deaths

Bringing lifesaving reproductive health care to remote Mozambique

Going the last mile for family planning in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Eliminating FGM one midwife at a time

Religious leaders pledge to fight maternal mortality in Kenya

World records shattered for HIV testing

Overcoming fistula: A survivor’s remarkable story

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