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11 May 2020
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Midwives in Haiti mobilize to support pregnant women during the pandemic
Port-au-Prince, May 10, 2020 --- With the technical support of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the financial support of “Affaires Mondiales Canada" …
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08 May 2020
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Donation of medical equipment to health facilities in Northwest Haiti
Port-au-Prince, May 8, 2020 --- On April 17, 20, 21 and 27, 2020, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, delivered a batch of medical equipment to 8 health institutions in…
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07 May 2020
Press Release
UN issues $6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries
The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a $6.7…
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05 May 2020
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COVID-19: Haitian midwives ensure continuity of maternal health and sexual and reproductive health services
Port-au-Prince, May 5, 2020 --- The Association of Nurses Midwives of Haiti (AISFH) is organizing with the support of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, an online survey…
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05 May 2020
Statement
Celebrating midwives, unsung heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2020 As the world battles COVID-19, women continue to get pregnant and…
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29 April 2020
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When training on Covid-19 rhymes with efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, 29 April 2020 --- The Association of Nurses Midwives of Haiti (AISFH) organized on April 8, 9, 13 and 14, 2020, in Port-au-Prince with the support of UNFPA, the…
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08 April 2020
News
Haiti / Covid-19: The elderly need us more than ever
Port-au-Prince, April 8, 2020 --- Jeannine, 80, who lives in the north of Port-au-Prince was already cloistered at her daughter's, 50, only allowing herself a small daily nap…
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07 April 2020
Statement
World Health Day: Protecting midwives to keep women and babies safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Statement of the Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, on World Health Day On this World Health Day, we mark the first International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife…
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01 April 2020
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Staggering numbers of women unable to exercise decision-making over their own bodies, new UNFPA report shows
UNITED NATIONS, New York/BAMAKO, Mali/PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Out of nine pregnancies, Kadiatou experienced five tragic stillbirths, all at her home in rural Mali…
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