Midwives celebrated for saving lives

THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving standards and the welfare of midwives to avert preventable maternal deaths.

Speaking during the International Day of the Midwive celebrations in Harare on Wednesday, UNFPA country director Miranda Tabifor said investment in strengthening the skills of midwives was critical.

“Midwives play an even more critical role in climate change-induced emergencies and disasters ensuring safe pregnancies and deliveries is particularly challenging during extreme weather conditions and droughts caused by El Nino effects, during pandemics like COVID-19, disasters like Cyclone Idai and during cholera and typhoid outbreaks,” Tabifor said.

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