News

Ethiopia Accelerates Training of Midwives

Some of the first graduates of the Accelerated Midwifery Programme at Shashemene Health Science College take an oath to strive to ensure that no woman should die giving life and no child would be born with HIV.

15 May 2012

Press Release

Maternal Deaths Halved in 20 Years, but Faster Progress Needed

16 May 2012

News

Global Report: 15 Million Babies Born too Soon, over 1 Million Die Each Year

<p>Mother kissing her newborn baby. Photo: March of Dimes</p>

03 May 2012

Statement

Investing in Midwifery Pays

05 May 2012

Press Release

Leaders Discuss Priority Health Commodities that Save Women’s and Children’s Lives

17 April 2012

News

Global Lawmakers Adopt Resolution to Support Maternal and Child Health

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and Mr. Anders B. Johnsson, Secretary General of the IPU meet in Kampala.

05 April 2012

News

UNFPA Executive Director Urges Parliamentarians to Keep People at the Centre of Development

UNFPA Executive Director highlights the importance of investing in women, children and young people as part of a people-centred development agenda. Photo: UNFPA Uganda

03 April 2012

News

Two UNFPA Projects for Men Selected as Part of the 'Women Deliver 50'

Niger's Schools for Husbands was voted for one of 'Women Deliver 50' top projects for women

08 March 2012

News

Saving Women’s Lives in Rural Ethiopia by Task-Shifting Procedures to Clinicians

The first graduates of Ayder Hospital's Master's programme in Integrated Emergency Surgery and Obstetrics, who will now be able to provide emergency obstetric care and fill some of the gaps in care, especially in rural areas.</p> <p>Photo: UNFPA Ethiopia

01 March 2012

News

Executive Director Meets with Pregnant Teens in Jamaica

Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin speaks to pregnant teens at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Photo: UNFPA/Jamaica

28 February 2012

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