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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Counting the World [4 Minute Version]
Published on: 08/03/2012
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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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Produced by Omar Kasrawi for UNFPA
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Supermodel Liya Kebede on Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Published on: 17/06/2009
Liya Kebede, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and founder of The Liya Kebede Foundation, appeared at the UN Secretary-Generals Forum on Advancing Global Health in the Face of Crisis
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