Midwives celebrate big day despite Covid-19 challengeLouisa Muteti (left) gives tips to students of Mombasa Medical College at Reef Hotels in Mombasa County in this August 12, 2015 photo. “The International Day for Midwives is a day for us to pause and think of how to improve lives and our practice. Read Now »Every year since 1992, the day is marked on May 5 to honour and celebrate midwives globally. “Midwives should speak up in community discussions around female gender mutilation, child marriage, contraception, and sexual reproductive health and rights. Dr Dan Okoro, an obstetrician and sexual reproductive health advisor at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), says men also have a big part to play in supporting women’s reproductive health.

Source: Standard Digital May 04, 2020 21:00 UTC