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12 May 2015
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Myanmar’s “red angels” midwives demonstrate life-saving skills on the International Day of the Midwife
Ma Hnin Wai Wai Oo does not hesitate for a moment, as she gently picks up a newborn baby girl and expertly hands her over to her expecting mother. The baby, only born a few hours…
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10 May 2015
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The date is set for the launch of the main census results – are you ready?
At 10.00am on the 29th May 2015, at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in Nay Pyi Taw, H.E. U Thein Sein, the President of the Republic of the Union of…
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04 May 2015
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Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The International Day of the Midwife is observed on 5 May.
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21 April 2015
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From Yangon to New York and back again!
Ma Si Si San and Dr. Htet Aung Kyaw represented Myanmar youth at the United Nations ECOSOC Forum in early 2015 and were excited to share their experiences during the 2nd UNFPA…
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20 April 2015
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Improving the availability of reproductive health commodities: connecting demand and supply
Dedayae, a township in the Ayeyarwady Region, was the first township in Myanmar to successfully pilot the use of mobile phones to collect data to increase the availability of…
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09 April 2015
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Transitioning to a ‘one stop service’: UNFPA facilitates in integration of health programmes
U Than Htay, a Health Assistant from Tatkone Township in Nay Pyi Taw Region, almost forgot about the intense heat outside as he focused on the lecture by Dr. Theingi Myint, the…
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03 April 2015
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Improving the quality of midwifery in Asia
Midwives play a crucial role in the reduction of maternal mortality and the delivery of healthy babies. Global evidence indicates that over the past four years the midwifery…
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16 March 2015
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PMCT Coordination Workshop in Yangon: achievements, challenges and ways forward
5-6 March 2015, Summit Park View Hotel- Zero new HIV infections. Zero AIDS-related deaths. Zero discrimination. Those are the ambitious goals to which Prevention of Mother to…
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09 March 2015
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Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture it!
On March 6th, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the British Embassy organised an event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The aim was to raise awareness about…
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