Happening now! We're excited to celebrate Zimbabwe's incredible midwives at our #IDM2024 recognition event at the Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 Ambassador’s residence. Follow updates here as UNFPA🇿🇼 Ministry of HealthZW Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 & Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwives (ZICOM) honor their essential work. #Midwives #DayOfTheMidwife

Last week, we celebrated #NursesWeek & #DayofTheMidwife honoring our dedicated nurses & midwives! From health checks to inspiring talks, a week of activities celebrated their vital work. Thank you for showing up each & everyday to ensure that quality care is accessible to all

👩‍⚕️#DayOfTheMidwife celebrations by Ethiopian Midwives Association highlighted the vital role of midwives in climate action. Midwives are champions of eco-friendly practices & sustainable healthcare. 🌿👶 Read more: unf.pa/4bEZGPi

Midwives are the unsung heroes! 🌍✨ Today, with Ethiopian Midwives Association & partners we are celebrating the incredible midwives gathered in #AddisAbaba from across #Ethiopia to celebrate #DayOfTheMidwife. UNFPA supports midwives to strengthen healthcare systems & ensure safe motherhood.

#May is presents numerous avenues to champion girls dev't, and we're here for it: - #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth - #DayOfTheMidwife: May 5 - International Day Of The Family: May 15 - International Day for the Elimination of #ObstetricFistula: May 23 - #MenstrualHygieneDay: May 28

Investing in maternal health is a critical component in advancing women's equal access to quality healthcare and expanding livelihood opportunities for all. This #DayoftheMidwife watch how we’re helping improve the nurses/midwifery occupation in Georgia: youtube.com/watch?v=AHSIEZ…

It's time to advocate for policies that support our midwives! Let's ensure they have the regulations and resources they need to thrive. #SupportMidwives #RegulateHealthcare #InvestInMidwives #DayOfTheMidwife

⚠️ #Midwives are the single most important factor in stopping mothers and babies from dying during childbirth. This #DayOfTheMidwife, join UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—to celebrate the heroes making #motherhood safer: unf.pa/mid #GlobalGoals

Through a catchment-based mentorship programme for midwives Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA is seeking to make childbirth safer in #Somali & #Afar. Check out the World Economic Forum article👉 unf.pa/44A0P8E on the impactful partnership of Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA Maternity Foundation UNFPA UNICEF. #DayOfTheMidwife

🌟 UNFPA with Ethiopian Midwives Association organizes regular pregnant women's conferences in Benishangul-Gumuz, #Metekel Zone, Gublak #IDP Camp. We're rallying to empower women to prioritize antenatal care & opt for safe deliveries at health facilities with skilled midwives. #DayOfTheMidwife

#DayOfTheMidwife is a reminder to recognize #midwives as heroes 🧡 Speak out with Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ and see why the need for midwives is more urgent than ever: unf.pa/sfu #ClimateAction

“If I suspect a woman is experiencing violence, I reach out to her,” says Diana. This #DayOfTheMidwife, see how she’s taking action to #ENDviolence against women with support from UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency: unf.pa/fhm #GlobalGoals

In #DayoftheMidwife, my wish is to improve the state of midwifery in the region. This will advance countries’ efforts to strengthen national health systems. This will surely get us on the road to achieving the #GlobalGoals by 2030. Join UNFPA to empower midwives. Diene Keita

Midwives make #motherhood safer 🧡 This #DayoftheMidwife, join UNFPA to celebrate the heroes who protect the health and rights of mothers and babies around the world: unf.pa/mid Watch more: unf.pa/3UQhXnm

Today, in partnership with Ministry of Health Gambia, we hosted an award ceremony honouring 5️⃣outstanding midwives at the Kanifing General Hospital as part of events marking #DayOfTheMidwife Midwives are courageous and indispensable & we are committed to supporting them. #MidwivesSaveLives

Jhpiego joined MOH, UNFPA, & Partners to commemorate the #DayoftheMidwife in Gulu City. We value the role that midwives play in promoting a positive maternity care experience, leading to reduction in maternal & newborn deaths. Ministry of Health- Uganda UNFPA Jhpiego

Increasing midwifery coverage by 25% could save 40% of mother & babies from preventable deaths. UNFPA Cambodia in partnership with #MoH🇰🇭 trained 1,320 midwives & health professionals for critical skills in Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care training in Cambodia. #DayOfTheMidwife

Midwives are key to ending preventable maternal & newborn deaths. Yet, the world [South Sudan] faces an acute shortage of these essential providers. As we celebrate #DayoftheMidwife, see how UNFPA works to train & support midwives: unfpa.org/midwifery