INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) agent in Iran has commended the countrys health system measures in reducing the death rate
ratio by 63 percent, from 43 deaths per 1000 live births in 2000 to 16 deaths in 2023
For sure, this fantastic accomplishment is generally due to Irans primary healthcare network, integrating prenatal and postnatal care into
its systems along with services used by nurse aides, health experts, and midwives, IRNA priced quote Ayna Seyitliyeva as saying.The official
made the remarks on Tuesday on the occasion of the International Day of Midwife, which is observed every year on May 5
Midwives play an essential function in understanding womens access to quality health services as a human
They play a crucial role in promoting maternal and newborn wellness and contribute to the significant reduction in deaths from avoidable
causes throughout pregnancy and postpartum, Seyitliyeva noted.Despite development made, the scenario stays important in some regions due to
inequalities where women are two times or even more in danger of losing their lives due to the fact that of complications from pregnancy and
The very same thing applies to Iran, as the greatest mortality rate is observed in less industrialized areas in provinces like
Sistan-Baluchestan, she added.Highlighting that insufficient care accounts for half of maternal deaths, Seyitliyeva stated UNPDA will
continue to support Iran in implementing policies targeted at improving maternal health, obstetric services and minimizing maternal
Midwives DayThe world is facing an unprecedented variety of complicated crises, including natural catastrophes, wars, and the ongoing
consequences of climate modification, which disproportionately affect women and women in families, exposing them to higher threats such as
pregnancy problems and gender-based violence, while restricting their access to important health services.Midwives can provide as much as 90
percent of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and teen health (SRMNAH) services, even in humanitarian crises.With very little
resources and devices, midwives are able to offer safe births and antenatal and postnatal care in crisis scenarios, offer childbearing
services, reproductive health, and detailed prenatal care, and assistance for survivors of gender-based violence.They assistance
breastfeeding mothers and guarantee that babies receive safe, healthy, and dependable nutrition, inform the impacted community, and equip
them with the knowledge and tools to stay safe and healthy in times of crisis.Despite midwives crucial function in health systems to get
ready for and react to crises, they are typically not valued and are excluded from crisis readiness and reaction efforts.International Day
of the Midwife is a yearly event that commemorates midwives and their vital function in making sure safe giving birth and maternal care.The
day likewise highlights the value of midwifery in promoting healthy pregnancies, empowering females to make informed options about their
care, and making sure that all ladies have access to proficient birth attendants.This years style, Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis, shows
Midwives serve in vulnerable health systems, in conflict zones, through natural catastrophes, and pandemics
In many cases, they are the only suppliers of sexual and reproductive health services in their communities.MT/ MG
This post first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
