Diene Keita, the Deputy Executive Director for Programmes at UNFPA, spoke at an event hosted by Women in Global Health, which virtually convened nurses and midwives from around the world to celebrate 100 outstanding women nurse and midwife leaders from over 50 countries. The event occurred in honor of the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Midwives and nurses contribute to the health of women, families, communities, and society at large, but the impact of their care goes much further… Their care is transformational,” she said. Ms Diene Keita also advised that we work together to ensure midwives and nurses are empowered and in decision-making at all levels, especially so they can protect the interests of the women and the girls.
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