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.
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New study reveals investing in midwives could save millions of lives
No. of pages: 2
Publication date: December 2020
Publisher: UNFPA
Author: UNFPA, WHO and the International Confederation of Midwives