The government of Mozambique, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s flagship Maternal and Child Survival Program, builds a strong health workforce that delivers lifesaving care to women and families.
Skilled, competent midwives are critical to reducing maternal and newborn deaths. The partnership between the USAID-supported Strengthening Human Resources for Health Project and the Ethiopian Midwives Association has led to improved curricula and skills building for midwifery students.
From home to health center, this first-time mother was in good hands. Her community health worker and midwife together ensured a malaria-free pregnancy and plenty of prenatal care.