Midwifery In Uganda

Midwives save lives. Well-trained midwives could help avert roughly two thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths, according to the most recent State of the World’s Midwifery report. They could also deliver 87 per cent of all essential sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health services. In Uganda, UNFPA works with partners, governments and policymakers to help build a competent, well-trained and well-supported midwifery workforce focusing on four key areas: strengthening competency-based midwifery training; developing strong regulatory mechanisms to ensure quality services; raising the voices of midwives by establishing and strengthening midwifery associations; and advocating for increased investments in midwifery services. With generous support from The Embassy of Sweden in Uganda and other partners, this video shows how UNFPA Uganda supports the midwifery programme in Uganda to achieve this.