News

Yemen conflict takes massive toll on health systems

11 September 2015
Emergency obstetric and newborn health equipment has been delivered to hospitals throughout Yemen, where health systems are breaking down. © UNFPA/Abduallah Al-Haddad
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Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

09 September 2015
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meet with 15 girls from Nigeria's Kaduna State, who presented a drama about the challenges they face in their community. © UNFPA Nigeria/Adeola Olunloyo
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Publications

Implementing Comprehensive HIV and STI Programmes with Men Who Have Sex with Men

Practical Guidance for Collaborative Interventions

Number of pages: 235

Publication date: 08 September 2015

Author: UNFPA, The Global Forum on MSM and HIV, UNDP, UNAIDS, WHO, United States Agency for International Development, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Publications

Maternal Health Thematic Fund: Annual Report 2014

Improving maternal health: Surging towards the 2015 deadline

Number of pages: 75

Publication date: 04 September 2015

Author: UNFPA

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News

“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle

26 August 2015
Paralysed and uneducated, Barira spent 16 years believing she had no value. Still, she had a fierce desire to learn. With a little help, she has rebuilt her life, making many friends, and becoming an active part of her community. © UNFPA
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At Uganda hackathon, youth code their way to better sexual and reproductive health

30 July 2015
Young people worked with experts and UN staff to develop new mobile health solutions at a Kampala hackathon. The winning team celebrates with a selfie. © UNFPA Uganda
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Updates

USAID and UNFPA collaborate on Supply Chain

18 Dec 2014
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Pass the scalpel: Mid-level surgical staff save lives in Ethiopia

14 July 2015
Belaynesh Sema and her newborn, Gize Melak, at the Finote Selam District Hospital after an emergency Caesarean section delivery. © UNFPA/Mulugeta Ayene
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News

Ebola prompts efforts to boost condom use in Liberia

01 July 2015
Condoms are critical for preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and – in Ebola-affected countries like Liberia – the Ebola virus. © UNFPA/Nordic Office
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News

Shortage in funding threatens care for pregnant Syrian refugees

25 June 2015
Too many refugees lack access to adequate health care. Isra'a lost her newborn son when she could not pay for neonatal care. © UNFPA/David Brunetti
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