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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A groundbreaking study shows that continuous care from community-based midwives dramatically reduces preterm births, with the biggest benefits for women facing social disadvantages. Over 6,600 pregnancies in South London proved this simple shift in care could transform outcomes for mothers and babies.
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 new program in Lagos, Nigeria is making childbirth safer by training midwives, regulating traditional birth attendants, and rebuilding trust in maternal care. Early results show promise in communities where women often skip hospitals due to fear of mistreatment.
Scientists captured the first detailed footage of sperm whales working together to help deliver and support a newborn calf. The extraordinary teamwork challenges what we thought only humans and primates could do.
Over 500 nurses and midwives in Malawi can now help patients quit smoking thanks to new online training modules that reach even the most remote clinics. The program tackles one of the country's biggest preventable health risks while working around the nation's healthcare worker shortage.
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.
Two major health organizations are investing in African healthcare systems to stop the preventable deaths of 178,000 mothers and nearly one million newborns each year. The Beginnings Fund and Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation are focusing on trained midwives and low-cost medical equipment to save lives.
Katsina State is investing in 34 female nurses and midwives, sending them to Germany for specialized healthcare training. The program covers language classes, living expenses, and keeps their salaries flowing while they study abroad.
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Researchers captured the first-ever video of sperm whales working together like midwives to deliver a calf and teach it to breathe. The footage reveals a type of cooperation never seen before outside of primates.
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.
Sierra Leone just opened its first-ever neonatal intensive care unit, ending decades without specialized care for premature babies. The $50 million maternal hospital will transform healthcare in a country where 1 in 52 women once died in pregnancy.
A UN-funded donation is helping one of Liberia's busiest maternity hospitals care for a surge of new moms and babies. The supplies include everything from newborn blankets to waiting room chairs for a facility working to cut maternal deaths.
Thousands of patients at Kenya's largest hospital can breathe easier after nurses ended their strike following successful negotiations. The agreement promises better pay, job security, and improved working conditions for healthcare workers.
Ghana's Ministry of Health has placed over 7,200 healthcare professionals in a nationwide recruitment drive targeting underserved communities. The workers start July 2026, with thousands more positions opening soon.
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