Wednesday, July 15, 2026

International Day of the Midwife

May 5, 2025

UNFPA urges more investment in midwifery to reduce maternal, newborn mortality in Bauchi

Ms Kanem said the initiative aimed to integrate midwifery models into national health systems to reduce preventable deaths and complications.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
May 5, 2024

UNFPA canvass support for midwives over shortfall of maternal resources

“When crisis strikes, midwives are often first on the scene, especially in remote communities.’’

Midwives (Credit: United Nations Population Funds)