COVID-19 threatens decades of progress in health outcomes and life chances for women and girls
Panellists call for country-led action with greater involvement by civil society and communities in fighting the next stage of the pandemic
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Against all odds: Giving delicate newborns a chance at life in Tanzania
With infinite gentleness, the life-giving needle is slid into the microscopic vein, the oxygen mask placed over the gasping mouth and nose. The flutter in the tiny chest becomes stronger, the monitor now showing a regular heartbeat. Another baby saved at Mbeya Regional Referral Hospital – and the dedicated staff of the neonatal care unit (NCU) for at-risk newborns can now themselves take a deep breath and relax.
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Linking rural health centres up with Malawi’s digital health architecture
An electronic patient register allows health workers in rural facilities to improve diagnoses and treatment and to contribute to, and use, the national health information system.
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Midwifery education in Nepal: Training the first generation of professional midwives
Nepal plans to produce and deploy thousands of professional midwives across the health system to improve women’s access to quality maternity care. With support from Germany, midwifery education programs are now up and running – and the first graduates are already busy at work.
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Nepal’s Menstrual Movement: Two short films
Keki Adhikari is a well-known actress, model and film producer in her native Nepal. Since October 2020, she has a new role: as goodwill ambassador for menstrual health. Working with the GIZ-implemented Support to the Health Sector Programme (S2HSP) and the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Partners Alliance (MHM PA), she is raising awareness about
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Nepal’s movement for dignified menstruation gathers pace
More than 80 organisations and activists are now part of a growing alliance that is working to educate, advocate and break the silence surrounding menstruation.
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#The4DSeries: Demographic Dividend & Diversity Dialogues
Until December 2022, Healthy DEvelopments reports on a series of dialogues hosted by UNFPA, African Union and Germany: Government representatives, civil society, youths and researchers explore good practices and innovations that enable countries to harness the demographic dividend.
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Germany and UNFPA agree to deepen their collaboration
In a ground-breaking first Strategic Dialogue, Germany and UNFPA agreed to intensify their cooperation on promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights and on enhancing analysis and planning on population dynamics around the world.
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Re-thinking maternity care in Kyrgyzstan during COVID-19
Healthcare workers overcome fear with trust, training and up-to-date guidance
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United for women’s health in the face of COVID-19
The 18th International Dialogue focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights in a pandemic
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