News

Fear and exhaustion shadow Venezuelan women on the long trek to Peru

28 February 2019
“We have been traveling for a week without being able to sleep, take a shower or eat well. I get tired easily, and have vomiting and headaches," said Mariana, who is five months pregnant. © UNFPA Peru
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News

118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria

16 February 2019
UNFPA brought critical reproductive health supplies to resident of the settlement, where conditions are dire. © UN in Syria
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News

In world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the miracle of a safe birth

21 February 2019
A midwife cares for Mohsina's unexpected twins at Jardan Hospital. ©FMF
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Resources

UNFPA Humanitarian Response in Yemen 2019

Resource date: 21 February 2019

Author: UNFPA Yemen

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News

Surviving Ebola: “I was so afraid to die and be put in a body bag”

18 February 2019
Jémima Masika was infected with Ebola and survived. © UNFPA DRC/Brigitte Kiaku
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News

Born at the end of a rope: Embracing indigenous childbirth traditions to save lives

14 February 2019
Health workers have learned to respect indigenous childbirth traditions, such as vertical delivery using a rope. © UNFPA Peru/Juan Pablo Casapia
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News

Reaching women in Mosul, where the shadow of conflict still lingers

07 February 2019
Eman, from West Mosul, needed a Caesarean section for her fifth child. © UNFPA Iraq/Jared Kohler
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News

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

22 January 2019
Irina, 46, had no idea she was at risk of cervical cancer. Luckily, her family doctor performed a screening. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu
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Publications

The Maternal Health Thematic Fund Annual Report 2017

Number of pages: 64

Publication date: 25 October 2018

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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News

Looming famine threatens the lives of 2 million pregnant women and new mothers in Yemen

09 November 2018
Some 1.1 million pregnant and lactating women are acutely malnourished, heightening the risk of life-threatening complications during pregnancy and labour. © UNFPA Yemen
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