A strong health system begins with a skilled and confident workforce—and midwives are at the heart of safe, high‑quality maternal and newborn care. Midwifery services ensure that women receive respectful, evidence‑based support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. When midwives are well‑trained and well‑supported, maternal and newborn outcomes improve dramatically.
Health workforce training strengthens the entire system. It equips midwives, nurses, and frontline providers with the skills they need to manage routine care and respond to emergencies. From hands‑on clinical practice to simulation‑based learning, continuous training builds competence, confidence, and teamwork.
Investing in midwifery and health workforce development means investing in safer births, healthier families, and stronger communities. When health workers are empowered with knowledge and resources, they deliver care that saves lives and upholds dignity.







