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A new midwifery school in western Liberia will train 30 students to serve rural communities where maternal deaths remain critically high. The $225,000 program aims to reduce maternal mortality by 30 percent in three underserved counties.
A culturally-tailored midwifery program for First Nations families in Melbourne has dramatically improved birth outcomes, with babies less likely to be born early or underweight. The results, published in The Lancet, are now inspiring expansion across Victoria.
Rwanda has built a midwifery workforce of 2,400 professionals from nothing after the 1994 genocide, and now graduates 1,050 new midwives annually. The country is tackling maternal mortality by quadrupling its healthcare workforce through ambitious education reforms.
A lifelike robot that blinks, breathes, and gives birth is helping midwifery students practice complex deliveries before working with real patients. The simulator lets future healthcare providers learn from mistakes in a safe environment where no one gets hurt.
A sisterhood that began 155 years ago has quietly transformed over 122,000 lives through educational grants. One Chicago teacher who paused her career to care for her autistic son just received $4,000 to pursue her midwifery dreams.
A midwifery college in Ghana's Upper West Region will launch a nursing degree program in 2026, opening new doors for aspiring healthcare workers. The expansion aims to fill critical gaps in professional nursing across one of the country's underserved regions.
Nigeria is leading a global push to train and deploy one million more midwives, a proven strategy that could prevent 67% of maternal deaths and save 4.3 million lives per year by 2035. The country has launched a comprehensive five-year plan to strengthen its midwifery workforce at a time when smarter healthcare investments matter more than ever.
The UN says training one million more midwives by 2035 could prevent four million deaths annually from pregnancy and childbirth complications. Africa needs half of those new midwives to tackle its high maternal mortality rates.
The UN says training one million more midwives worldwide could save over four million mothers and babies from preventable deaths each year. Every dollar invested would return sixteen dollars in social and economic benefits.
Nurses and midwives at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital just secured a 6% pay increase after standing together for fair wages. The victory means patients can keep their appointments and workers get the recognition they deserve.
After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
Razia Jan risked her own life every morning by testing school drinking fountains for poison, protecting girls from Taliban threats. Her legacy continues even after the Taliban shut down her school in 2021.
Zanzibar's government is investing in nurses and midwives with improved working conditions and support, recognizing their critical role in saving mothers and babies. The announcement came as newly licensed healthcare workers completed their professional registration.
After months of rallies and strikes, South Australia's nurses and midwives have secured a 16% pay increase over three years. The hard-fought deal shows what happens when healthcare workers stand together for better wages.
Tanzania is strengthening support for midwives who now safely deliver 90% of births, contributing to a dramatic drop in maternal and infant deaths. The government pledged continued training and resources, including funding from a special marathon raising $200,000.
Ibanda University is launching full science degree programs in 2025, bringing biology, chemistry, physics, and nursing education to western Uganda for the first time. The expansion will help fill critical healthcare and science skills gaps in a region that's long relied on distant universities for these programs.
The University of Jos just opened its doors to over 7,000 new students and inducted 140 nursing graduates ready to transform healthcare across Nigeria. The milestone shows expanding access to higher education and critical healthcare training in West Africa.
President Bola Tinubu has submitted 24 bills to Nigeria's Senate aimed at making the country's healthcare system more efficient. The reforms target bloated hospital boards and outdated regulations across dozens of medical institutions.
After years of security concerns, over 50,000 fishermen gathered in Kebbi State for the historic Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The event's successful return marks a turning point for peace and stability in northern Nigeria.
A culturally focused health program in Australia is helping Indigenous mothers give birth to healthier babies through personalized support and care. The Birthing on Country initiative keeps families together and communities strong during one of life's most important moments.