The State of the World's Midwifery 2021

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The State of the World’s Midwifery (SoWMy) 2021 presents findings on the Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Health (SRMNAH) workforce from 194 countries. The report, produced by UNFPA, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Novametrics, shows the progress and trends since the inaugural 2011 edition and identifies the barriers and challenges to future advancement. The report establishes a global shortage of 1.1 million SRMNAH workers, the largest shortage (900,000) being midwives.

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Medical Devices and Kits Spend Analysis

Resource date: 2022

The Procurement Services Branch performs an annual analysis of UNFPA spend for medical devices (including medical furniture and anatomical models) and kits. In this document, you can find an overview with data from 2016 to 2021.

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Girl advocates in India step up to protect health, human rights amid the pandemic

18 May 2021

Malati, 15, teaches proper hand-washing as part of the campaign she launched in her village. © UNFPA India

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UNFPA Prequalified IUD Manufacturers List

Resource date: 21 October 2022

This list contains TCu380A IUD manufacturing sites that have been found to meet the requirements of the TCu380A Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) WHO/UNFPA Technical Specification and Prequalification Guidance, 2016.

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UNFPA Prequalified Female Condom Manufacturers List

Resource date: 04 September 2023

This list contains Female Condom products that have been found to meet the requirements of the WHO/UNFPA Female Condom: Female Condom: Generic Specification, Prequalification and Guidelines for Procurement, 2012.

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Request for Proforma Invoice Form for Emergency Reproductive Health Kits

Resource date: 10 December 2021

This form should be completed to request an order through UNFPA for emergency reproductive health kits.

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Request for Proforma Invoice Form

Resource date: 07 December 2021

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This form should be completed to request an order through UNFPA Procurement Services.

Updates

Making motherhood safer : UNFPA expands choices for maternal health

18 May 2021

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ERP assessed reproductive health medicines available for procurement

Resource date: 18 May 2021

The Expert Review Panel (ERP) assesses the potential risks/benefits associated with the use of the medicines submitted and advises UNFPA on its decision on whether to procure these products.

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Update to Quality Alert for Male Latex Condom manufacturer – Dongkuk Vietnam Co. Ltd

Resource date: 25 September 2020

Status of the quality complaint investigation carried out for Dongkuk Vietnam Co. Ltd.

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