Training Midwives in Bangladesh to Protect Rohingya Newborns — Insights from a MedGlobal Volunteer
Dr. Paul Holtrop reflects on his mission to equip midwives with critical newborn care skills in the heart of Cox’s Bazar.
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A Midwife Supports Births at Sea in Cambodia
In Cambodia’s remote Koh Kong province, a skilled midwife navigates unexpected births at sea, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of providing essential care to newborns outside the hospital setting.
Spotlight on CHWs: Meet the Auxiliary Nurse Midwives of Central India
Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) in central India are crucial to the vaccination system, providing essential health services despite challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted their importance in achieving high vaccination rates. From Gavi and VaccinesWork.
Always on Call: in Sri Lanka, a Community Midwife’s Work Never Stops
After more than a quarter century, Samanthi Priyangika Dias still finds her work “fascinating”. She also wishes the contributions of public health midwives were better valued.
A Caring Embrace
In the Philippines, USAID-trained Indigenous community health workers like Flora are transforming lives by providing culturally-sensitive family planning services and strengthening primary health care systems in underserved areas.