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New study reveals investing in midwives could save millions of lives

New study reveals investing in midwives could save millions of lives
New study reveals investing in midwives could save millions of lives

Publisher

UNFPA

Number of pages

2

Author

UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives

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New study reveals investing in midwives could save millions of lives

Publication date

03 December 2020

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This new study published in the Lancet Global Health, documents the potential impact of midwives in preventing and reducing maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirths. Led by UNFPA, the International Confederation of Midwives and the World Health Organization, the study shows that midwives who are educated and regulated to global standards play a vital role in reducing mortality.