Around the world, over 280,000 women die every year from complications during pregnancy or childbirth. Six United Nations agencies have come together in a joint effort called H4+, to reduce child and maternal mortality rates and ensure that all mothers and children have access to the best possible care to enable them to live healthy, productive lives. 

The woman arrived by boat from a remote village and was referred to the provincial hospital for an emergency operation. Training Midwives is an essential part of the work of UNFPA in Cambodia and the clip is a real life situation.

Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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Watch testimonials of midwives from developing countries talking about the challenges they face in their daily life-saving work.
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