Zimbabwe Commemorates International Day of the Midwife with Call for Greater Support

By Kuda Pembere in Chinhoyi Zimbabwe on Wednesday commemorated the 2025 International Day of the Midwife (IDM) with renewed calls to strengthen the capacity of midwives, particularly in times of crisis. Despite limited resources, midwives have played a pivotal role in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. The IDM is traditionally held on May 5 across the globe and this year’s theme is, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.” Speaking at the national commemorations in Chinhoyi, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Hon. Sleiman Kwidini emphasized the need to value and…

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Government of Zimbabwe and partners recognise midwives in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe, 22 May 2024 – The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) through the Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwives (ZICOM) with support from the Embassy of Sweden and the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) Wednesday commemorated the International Day of the Midwives with recognition of 15 midwives from Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces who have excelled in their work. The International Day of the Midwife (IDM) is an important calendar day for all midwives and partners worldwide. It was established in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) to honour…

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