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Infographic on Impact of Midwives Study

Resource date: Dec 2020

Author: Andrea Nove, Ingrid K Friberg, Luc de Bernis, Fran McConville, Allisyn C Moran, Maria Najjemba, Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Sally Tracy, Caroline SE Homer

This infographic highlights key findings from a new study led by UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives, published in the Lancet Global Health on 1 December 2020. The study discusses the potential impact of increasing coverage rates of midwife delivered interventions in preventing and saving millions of maternal and newborn lives, unsafe abortions and still births.

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UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund

Published on: 13/11/2020

The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) is UNFPA’s flagship programme for improving maternal and newborn health and well-being. That Thematic Fund is supported by donors committed to making childbirth safer for all women, girls and newborns. These efforts encompass the UNFPA Midwifery Global Programme, Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care development, as well as Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response, the Campaign to End Fistula.

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Published on: 11/11/2020

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Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 Anniversary

Published on: 11/11/2020

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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem's Message on the Nairobi Summit Anniversary

Published on: 10/11/2020

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Nairobi Summit anniversary

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Dr. Kyslytsia and Dr. Ieriomin stand in front of the mobile clinic they use to travel to remote and conflict-affected communities. © UNFPA Ukraine
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