In Somali region, Bombas town, nestled amidst Gursum Wereda's picturesque landscape, resides Amina Adem, a revered figure at 60, renowned as the town's traditional midwife. With six children of her own, Amina's lifelong commitment to assisting expectant mothers has earned her widespread respect and admiration. Over the years, Amina witnessed the joys and challenges of childbirth, yet as she aged, she...

As the sun rise over the streets of Jigjiga, the Somali region’s capital, casting a warm glow over the vibrant city, the maternity department of Karamara Hospital, buzzes with activity. Mothers come and go, each with a unique story to share; their laughter and tears filling the air with a sense of hope and joy. The hospital is one of the partners of UNFPA, recieveing technical and material support over the years. At...

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day of the Midwife Right now, around the world, millions of lives are in the hands of midwives. Whether they are wading through flood waters to reach pregnant women or delivering babies amid the rubble of an earthquake, midwives are the unsung heroes of community health services. Thanks to midwives, births are safer. The sexual and reproducti...