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Mothers and newborns at risk because of ‘catastrophic’ healthcare costs: UNICEF

5 years ago

Pregnant women are putting their lives and their babies at risk because of “catastrophic” and prohibitive healthcare costs before, during and after childbirth, UNICEF said on Monday.

Photo: UNICEF/Jan Zammit

Health

International Day of the Midwife: 5 things you should know

6 years ago

Why are midwives important? What impact have they had on mothers’ and babies’ health? As the United Nations celebrates midwives across the world on Sunday, here are five things you should know about the critical role they play in communities