The Arab League and the United Nations Population Fund calls for urgent investment on midwives
The United Nations Population and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States has shed light on the vital role of midwives in saving lives during conflicts and humanitarian crises in the Arab region, on the occasion of the International Day of Midwors. Sometimes the only & ndash; For the needs of women and newborns in emergency situations, starting with the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Sudan, to remote areas where natural disasters is isolated. That is, the midwives face a sharp deficiency in financing and support. Statistics indicate that on average, there are only two for every 10,000 women in the Arab region, as well as poor financing that exacerbates this crisis. For example: In Yemen, where a woman dies every two hours during pregnancy or childbirth for preventive reasons, especially since the reduction of financing has reduced the support of the United Nations Population Fund from 1500, only half. In Sudan, which is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crisis globally, training plans have been suspended 1300 new midwife. The statement stated that this situation threatens the lives of 2.2 million pregnant women stuck in the crisis areas of the region, and who need urgent humanitarian support in 2025. In this context, Mrs. Laila Bakr, the regional director of the United Nations Population Fund for Arab States stated that & quot; midwives are a basic pillar of maternal health, especially during crises, however, they work in dangerous conditions, inappropriate and low wages, as well On the lack of safety and protection means, and a lack of devices, adding that investing in them is not only a healthy priority, but an ethical and economic necessity & quot;
& nbsp; Global health, to enhance national obligations towards the tribalization in the Arab region. The strategic framework included: Improving the education and policies of the tribe, filling gaps in skilled care during childbirth, and reducing the mortality of maternal and new births that can be avoided. She indicated the importance of protecting midwives and empowering them & ndash; Because their prosperity means the prosperity of societies & quot;
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The United Nations Population and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, governments and donors demand the importance of increasing financing of midwives education, increasing their wages and providing devices and equipment to facilitate their work to contribute and fulfill obligations to reduce mothers and children and support health systems to protect pregnant women And newborn; The midwives not only goes on to life, but also a healthy future; & quot; It is time to return the favor & quot; & nbsp;
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