| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 29, 2018 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM | Seminar Room 108N, 1 Devonshire Place |
MGA - Program
Ninety-nine percent of all maternal deaths happen in developing countries, and more than 1 million children every year die on the same day they are born – mostly from preventable causes. Complications are common in the late stages of pregnancy, delivery, and the first hours after birth.
Despite grim statistics, there is light on the horizon. According to a 2014 report by the United Nations Population Fund, death is preventable in four out of five cases with the timely help of a skilled professional.
Midwives are working on the front lines to provide crucial patient-centered care to women and their families during childbirth and support families during pregnancy and after delivery. But midwives often face challenges, including limited professional training opportunities and a lack of recognition of their roles within the community and healthcare system.
With the right education and support, midwives are key to tackling the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. That’s why Wendy Wood (Canadian Association of Midwives) and Geneviève Allard (Aga Khan Foundation) are passionate about strengthening local health systems, institutions, and professional capacities – investments that will pay dividends for years to come.
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