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Liberia: First Lady Echoes Maternal Neonatal Mortality
[New Republic] First Lady Kartumu Boakai has echoed the need to prevent maternal neonatal mortality in women and girls. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Liberia Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Source Type: news

South Africa: Health Sector Needs More Women Leaders to Tackle Backlash Against Sexual and Reproductive Rights - - Experts
[Daily Maverick] Amid an escalating anti-rights backlash, health experts have stressed the need for a policy initiative to promote gender equity in health leadership. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth South Africa Southern Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Uganda: Maternal Health - Improving Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes
[Nile Post] Maternal health is a critical aspect of healthcare, reflecting not just the well-being of mothers but also the health of future generations. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth Uganda Source Type: news

Zimbabwe: Ex-MP Temba Mliswa Confirms He Sired Son With Controversial Susan Mutami
[New Zimbabwe] Former Norton Member of Parliament, Temba Mliswa has come out publicly to announce that he indeed is the father to one of controversial socialite Susan Mutami's offspring. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 19, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Pregnancy and Childbirth Southern Africa Zimbabwe Source Type: news

Rwanda: Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support
[New Times] Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems, fatigue, appetite changes, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Central Africa East Africa Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth Rwanda Women and Gender Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets
[World Bank] Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Aid and Assistance Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Ethiopia External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Pregnancy and Childbirth Women and Gender Source Type: news

Kenya: Nairobi Has Highest Teenage Pregnancies With 452 Cases Reported - KHRC
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed that Nairobi has recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Children and Youth East Africa Health and Medicine Human Rights Kenya Pregnancy and Childbirth Source Type: news

Uganda: Experts Express Concerns Over Maternal Mortality Rates in Uganda
[Nile Post] As Uganda celebrates Women's Day, experts have raised concerns about the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth Uganda Source Type: news

Malawi: How Malawi Is Fighting Infant Mortality Through Mother Care Group Initiative in Ntchisi
[Nyasa Times] Mother Care Group (MCG) an initiative which started in 2019, has been hailed as a vibrant initiative aimed at reducing infant mortality rate in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Malawi Pregnancy and Childbirth Southern Africa Source Type: news

Mali: Mali Conflict Carries Heavy Toll for Pregnant Women Amid Rising Insecurity
[UNFPA] Mopti Region, Mali -- "Many women come here to give birth as a last resort," said Kadiatou Karembé, a midwife at the Sominé Dolo hospital in Sévaré in Mopti, in central Mali. "Sometimes they spend the night on the road because of insecurity, even though their situation is urgent." (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Conflict, Peace and Security Health and Medicine Mali Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Uganda: Midwives and Nurses 2023 Results Released
[Nile Post] Of the 4,255 candidates, 2,808 were for certificate programmes, while 1,447 were for diploma. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Health and Medicine Labour Pregnancy and Childbirth Uganda Source Type: news

West Africa: Nigeria Needs $26.5m to Tackle Anaemia in Pregnant Women
[Leadership] Nigeria will need $26,520,000 for the procurement of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to effectively tackle anaemia in pregnant women and under-five children. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Leave School
[HRW] Many adolescent girls and women in Mozambique, who are pregnant or parenting, drop out of school because they face huge barriers and get inadequate support from schools at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Even though Mozambique's government revoked discriminatory measures against pregnant students and adolescent mothers over five years ago, many teachers and education and school officials lack clear instructions on protecting their (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Education Health and Medicine Mozambique Pregnancy and Childbirth Southern Africa Source Type: news

South Africa: Pregnant Women in South Africa Should Be Offered Social Grants - It'll Save the State Money in the Long Run
[The Conversation Africa] A baby's first 1,000 days, from the time of conception until their second birthday, is a crucial window of opportunity to optimise their potential - through healthy nutrition for the mother during pregnancy, and then for the child after birth. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth South Africa Southern Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Africa: New Series Highlights the Importance of a Positive Postnatal Experience for All Women and Newborns
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN's Special Programme on Human Reproduction (HRP) have launched a new series on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal care experience in BMJ Global Health with six articles presenting evidence on the importance of understanding women's, parents' and health workers' perspectives and a rights-based approach to strengthen quality postnatal care, for every woman and newborn, everywhere. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 22, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Pregnancy and Childbirth Women and Gender Source Type: news