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Rescued from the earthquake in Morocco, midwife Maria delivers babies and saves lives as catastrophe unfolds around her

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Midwives save lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ‌

Published on: 01/09/2023

Amid conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, midwives deployed by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—are providing life-saving care for pregnant women in need.

Find out more about our ongoing humanitarian response to the crisis here.

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As drought and floods threaten millions in Ethiopia, midwives are a lifeline for pregnant women and newborns

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Midwives in Bangladesh bring hope to survivors of Cyclone Mocha in world’s largest refugee camp

Nasrin Khatun, 27, was one of the midwives on duty to assist Khadija* in safely delivering her baby boy, as Cyclone Mocha raged along the coast of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. © UNFPA/Fahim Ahad
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