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May 23
Africa: Prevention, Treatment, Reintegration and Advocacy - How UNFPA and Partners Work to End Obstetric Fistula [press release]
UNFPA
According to an African proverb, "the sun should not rise or set twice on a labouring woman". Read more »
May 22
Uganda: Govt to Establish Breast Milk Banks to Tackle Malnutrition
Nile Post
Government has mooted a plan to establish breast milk banks around the country. Read more »
Cameroon: Aid Groups in Cameroon Urge Women With Obstetric Fistula to Seek Medical Treatment
VOA
As the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula approaches Tuesday, scores of women who have been treated for the medical condition are encouraging their peers in northern… Read more »
Namibia: Okahandja Hosts Workshop to Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
Namibian
The Hildes Women and Youth Empowerment Organisation, in collaboration with Unesco, earlier this month hosted a one-day workshop themed 'Say No to Teenage Pregnancy' #Academic… Read more »
May 17
Africa: Better Use of Resources Key to Focusing on Care for Preterm and Newborn Babies [interview]
allAfrica
Every 2 seconds, a baby is born too soon. Every 40 seconds, one of those babies dies, according to a report released by United Nations agencies and partners titled Born Too Soon:… Read more »
May 16
Tanzania: Fawe Launches Malala Fund to Empower Child Mothers in Zanzibar
Daily News
ABOUT 160 young mothers who dropped out of school for various challenges in Unguja North Region, will benefit from entrepreneurship skills in a one-year project initiated by Forum… Read more »
May 14
Tanzania: Under-Five Mortality Rate Drops By 36%
Daily News
TANZANIA has achieved yet another significant milestone by lowering the under-five mortality rate by 36 per cent in just six years. Read more »
May 13
Uganda: Corporate Companies Join Stanbic, Ministry of Health in Initiative to Save Mothers
Nile Post
Stanbic Bank in partnership with the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the Corporate Society for Safe Motherhood (CSSM), an initiative to improve maternal health services… Read more »
May 12
Africa: The Groundbreaking Solution to Stop More Women Dying of Postpartum Haemorrhage [interview]
allAfrica
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) affects about 14 million women each year and claims the lives of around 70 000 women annually - mostly in low and middle-income countries - the… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Nigeria Is World's Second Nation With High Maternal, Child Deaths - Report
Premium Times
The report noted that in 2020, 788 women and children died 'per thousand' in India and 540 women and children 'per thousand' died in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: 152 Million Babies Born Preterm in the Last Decade
WHO
Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm - and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any region of the world The impacts… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Second in Worldwide Maternal Deaths - WHO
Leadership
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has ranked Nigeria as the second country with the highest number of maternal, neonatal and child deaths globally. Read more »
Africa: Risking Death to Deliver Life - Too Many Women Are Still Paying the Ultimate Price [opinion]
UNFPA
Joint Op-ed by Lydia Zigomo, Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa and Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Director of UNFPA Technical Division Read more »
May 09
Africa: 'Silent Emergency' - Premature Births Claim a Million Lives Yearly
UN News
A "silent emergency" that is claiming one million tiny lives born premature each year requires concerted action to swiftly improve children's health and survival, according to a… Read more »
Africa: Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
WHO
A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding, according to a landmark study published today by… Read more »
Africa: One Pregnant Woman or Newborn Dies Every 7 Seconds - New UN Report
UN News
Global progress in reducing the premature deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies, has flatlined for eight years due to decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health,… Read more »
Africa: Randomized Trial of Early Detection and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage [document]
The New England Journal of Medicine
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May 08
Africa: Global Progress in Tackling Maternal and Newborn Deaths Stalls Since 2015 - UN
Unicef
COVID-19, rising poverty, and worsening humanitarian crises intensify pressure on already overstretched maternity and newborn health services Read more »
Africa: Curbing the Alarming Rates of Maternal and Newborn Deaths - UNFPA and Partners Call for Urgent Action to Invest in Midwifery
UNFPA
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth; every 16 minutes, a baby is stillborn - most of these deaths are preventable with access to skilled midwives. Read more »
May 06
Sudan: Midwives Scramble to Ensure Safe Deliveries Amid Violence in Sudan
UN News
As catastrophe grips Sudan, the UN agency for reproductive health is stepping up support, with midwives playing a key role in helping provide safe deliveries amid growing violence. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get First Midwifery Center of Excellence
New Times
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced plans to partner with the Rwanda Association of Midwives (RAM) to set up the country's first-ever midwifery center of… Read more »
May 04
Liberia: 'I Don't Support Abortion'..Says Senator Koung
New Republic
imba County Senator, Jeremiah Kpan Koung has strongly spoken against the acts of abortion. Read more »
May 02
Africa: Four Things You Need to Know About Having a Caesarean Section [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you're pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you've probably been given lots of advice and information about what you might experience during and after the birth. But less… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: 'I Don't Support Abortion'
New Republic
Nimba County Senator, Jeremiah Kpan Koung has strongly spoken against the acts of abortion. Read more »
April 29
Uganda: Program Launched to Skill Women and Youth
Nile Post
Women and Youth are set to benefit from a new skills training program that will target 5000 young people in Uganda. Read more »
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