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31 May 2021
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Efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths
As part of its celebration of the national midwifery week, 24 - 31 May, UNFPA, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the National Network of Midwives, distributed 100…
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19 May 2021
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New work plan to support women and girls
On 19 May, UNFPA and the National Union of Djiboutian Women (UNFD) signed the 2021 work plan.
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19 May 2021
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Collaborating with researchers to support young people and adolescents
UNFPA, in partnership with the Horn of Africa Independent Research Institute (IRICA), organized the first international conference on adolescents and youth.
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05 May 2021
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Trust the evidence: invest in midwives
Trust the evidence: invest in midwives Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Day of the Midwife 5 May 2021
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09 April 2021
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Implementing a maintenance management decision-making tool
UNFPA, in collaboration with Balbala Hospital ‘CHEIKO’, supported the development of a computer-assisted maintenance management software package and on-the-job training of the…
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24 March 2021
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Improving FGM complication management
UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, organized a training course on medical and psychological management protocols for female genital mutilation survivors for…
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14 March 2021
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Survey on the prevalence of breast cancer among women
On 14 March, UNFPA launched a survey on the prevalence of breast cancer among women in the presence of the Minister of Health, the Minister of Women, and Parliamentarians.
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23 February 2021
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Campaign to fight breast and cervical cancers
UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Centre for Reproductive Health of Housseina, organized a cervical and breast cancers’ awareness raising and screening…
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06 February 2021
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2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19 Only united, concerted and well-funded action can end this human rights…
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