Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Skilled, Resilient Nurses Save Lives in Mozambique

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.

Midwives Matter in Strong Health Systems

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.

Joy for Joie and Her Malaria-Free Pregnancy

Nurse testing a young boy for malaria.

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.