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The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

On World Health day, Uganda reflects on progress, challenges, and…
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Lesego pose to the camera in the hallway of FF Rebeiro Clinic after her antenatal care.

A Mother and a Clinician’s Story of Maternal Health and Care in South Africa

Pretoria - In the heart of Pretoria, at FF Ribeiro Clinic, two women…
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Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niamey – When 19-year-old Aichatou, from Birni in the Dosso region,…
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Angola Reinforces Commitment to Maternal and Child Health

The health of women, children, and adolescents is a cornerstone of…
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Midwife and nurse, Nyemimah Williams, during the EmONC hands-on training

Enhancing Liberia’s Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) to prevent maternal and newborn deaths

Liberia has made progress in reducing maternal mortality from 1072…
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Strengthening health systems in Sierra Leone: A health spotlight campaign visit to Moyamba District

March 2025 – Moyamba District - The Person-Centered Life Stages…
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Strengthening healthcare across life stages: WHO supported MoH to empower Moyamba district with quality improvement training.

Moyamba District, Sierra Leone – February 2025 – In a notable effort…
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Dr Catherine Cooper, representing the Ministry of Health receiving the donation from WHO Rep, Dr Clement Peter.

WHO provides medicines, supplies, and equipment for maternal, newborn, and mental healthcare in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant boost to Liberia’s healthcare…
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A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has…
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Driving down maternal mortality in Mozambique

Mozambique: Driving down maternal mortality

Maputo – Since 2018, Maulete Joaquim has experienced two complication…
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