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14 April 2020
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Midwives save lives. Now we have to save our midwives
The provision of protective equipment for midwives and other maternal healthcare workers should remain a top priority for health services dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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14 April 2020
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Social distancing measures in COVID-19 clinics urgently needed in refugee camps
The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, says social distancing measures are urgently needed for COVID-19 clinics and other facilities servicing high-density populations, such…
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14 April 2020
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Infection-control supplies delivered to Viet Nam maternal health facilities amid COVID-19 pandemic
HA NOI, Viet Nam – Health experts in Viet Nam are calling for efforts to ensure continuous access to maternal health care amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. More than 260…
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10 April 2020
Press Release
Addressing gender-biased sex selection in Viet Nam
HA NOI, 10 April 2020 – A new programme “Addressing Gender Biased Sex Selection and related harmful practices in Viet Nam” has been launched by the United Nations Population Fund…
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09 April 2020
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Bangladesh midwives continue saving lives as country responds to pandemic
As the country’s health system races to respond to the pandemic, maternal health experts are concerned about the impact on expectant and new mothers.
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07 April 2020
Statement
Protecting midwives to keep women and babies safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Our Executive Director's key message on World Health Day 2020, in this Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
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06 April 2020
Press Release
1,000 migrant women in quarantine for COVID19 to receive essential sanitary kits in Lao PDR
Vientiane - The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, has provided the Government of the Lao Women Union crucial supplies to support the emergency response with a particular…
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03 April 2020
Press Release
UNFPA supports Viet Nam's response to COVID-19
The UN's sexual and reproductive health agency is providing supplies for pregnant women, women who have given birth and the front line health workers supporting them.
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31 March 2020
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UNFPA helps restore dignity of women and girls amid armed conflict in Rakhine
Buthidaung, Myanmar – “When I first fled my village due to the armed clashes, my family got no chance to bring the clothes and other belongings. I had to leave my home and ran to…
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