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This #WorldPrematurityDay2023, we focus on the benefits of #KangarooMotherCare. Read this Inter Agency Working Group (IAWG) interview with UNICEF’s Fatima Gohar on KMC in humanitarian settings and emergencies. https://ow.ly/K20T50Q8As9

Together, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Medical Teams International are protecting and sustaining the lives of moms and babies in Tigray, Ethiopia, where conditions are harsh and resources are few. Learn more through this article posted on Angels in Medicine.

Special,Populations-During-War 👶 #Children: Children are vulnerable during wars, often experiencing trauma, displacement, and loss. Ensuring their safety, access to education, and psychological support is essential. Child-friendly spaces and educational programs help provide stability and a sense of normalcy for young ones. 🧓 #Elderly: Older adults may face challenges due to limited mobility, health issues, and medication needs. Specialized medical care and social support are crucial for their well-being. Community outreach programs and home healthcare services can address the specific needs of the elderly population. 🤰 #PregnantWomen: Pregnant women require prenatal care, safe delivery options, and postnatal support. Adequate nutrition and access to medical facilities are vital for both maternal and fetal health. Maternity clinics and skilled birth attendants play a key role in ensuring safe pregnancies and deliveries. 👩⚕️ #MedicalNeeds: Individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities require consistent access to medication and medical care, which can be disrupted during conflicts. Medical organizations and humanitarian agencies provide essential medications and medical services to address the specific needs of this population. 🤝 #Refugees and Displaced Persons: Displaced populations, including refugees and internally displaced persons, often lack basic necessities. Providing shelter, clean water, food, and medical care is critical. #Collaborative efforts between governments, NGOs, and international organizations can ensure the well-being of these vulnerable populations. #Addressing the unique needs of special populations during times of war requires a coordinated humanitarian response. Share to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these individuals and the importance of targeted support. 🌍👶🧓🤰👩⚕️🤝 #HumanitarianAid #WarAffectedPopulations #VulnerableCommunities

An op-ed in The New York Times today again raises up CARE's October report that warned of pregnant women in Gaza being forced to undergo emergency C-sections without anesthesia, and science showing how the trauma of war can directly affect newborns. UN agencies report that some 50,000 pregnant women in #Gaza are facing damaged health facilities; displacement; lack of water, electricity, food, medicines – exacerbating the region’s already high risks of maternal and newborn mortality. And #UNICEF reports that 90% of children under 2 in Gaza are consuming at most two food groups and that diarrhea is on the rise. The only path to bring relief to the women, children and infants who are suffering the brunt of this humanitarian disaster is a ceasefire on all sides and a massive infusion of aid. CARE's October report: https://lnkd.in/ej8-Dwz9 UNICEF Report: https://lnkd.in/e-tJMmkn NYT Op-Ed: https://lnkd.in/eyhhs2EM

It's #SelfCareDay. Self-care can be particularly helpful when traditional clinics are unavailable, such as during a humanitarian crisis. Check out our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eAA4TrBV

It’s not only war zones failing to give a happy surroundings to a woman in this most intensely personal and cherished act. We talk incessantly of institutional delivery but what is the psychological environment in the delivery room of the public or private health facilities in much of the rural areas of the developing world? PPRC and partners in Bangladesh are trying to bring a research spotlight on these ‘out-of-focus’ issues in their advocacy of ICPD 3Zeros agenda.

#Gaza is home to 50,000 pregnant women, who are currently struggling to access essential health services. (UN News/UNFPA). There are 540,000 women of reproductive age living in Gaza. (UNFPA) At least 180 women give birth daily in Gaza. 15% are likely to experience pregnancy/birth-related complications and need more medical care. These women are unable to access the emergency obstetric services they need to give birth safely and care for their newborns. Bombardments, damaged or non-functioning health facilities, massive levels of displacement, collapsing water & electricity supplies as well as restricted access to food and medicines, are severely disrupting maternal, newborn, & child health services. 16 out of 36 hospitals and 45 primary care centres in Gaza are closed or non-functional as of 3 November 2023. If hospitals run out of fuel, the lives of an estimated 130 premature babies who rely on neonatal and intensive care services will be threatened, as incubators and other medical equipment will no longer function. No fuel has come into the Gaza strip since 7 October. 4600 displaced pregnant women and about 380 newborns living in UNRWA facilities require medical attention. MedGlobal is joining @UNICEF in calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and for unrestricted humanitarian access to allow aid to reach children and families in need, save lives and prevent further harm and death to pregnant women and newborn in #Gaza #prolife #formama

💬 “Women can pick a green leaf, hold it in their hand, so even in cases where midwives, doctors or nurses are all busy; they can see the green leaf and know this is a gender-based violence emergency,” Cune Alice, Relief International healthcare professional, South Sudan. Being caught in conflict presents unimaginable challenges, yet for many women, this hardship is made even worse by the added threat of gender-based violence (GBV), further endangering the lives of those already struggling to survive. The Relief International midwives in South Sudan have developed an innovative way of ensuring the prioritization of GBV even when verbal communication is difficult or impossible for survivors. This initiative highlights the crucial need for sensitive and innovative responses to GBV, particularly in conflict-affected areas where women often feel unheard. We are committed to creating safe spaces in the services we provide.

Go turquoise for the elderly | 15 May to 15 June 2024 This is a month-long campaign to create awareness around elders in our communities, especially those not accommodated by elder care facilities. The annual 'Go Turquoise for the Elderly' awareness campaign is an opportunity for us to renew our commitment to the safety of society’s vulnerable senior citizens. Older citizens are often seen as soft targets for crime, abuse, exploitation, and neglect. It is important to ensure that proper safety and security measures are in place for this valuable contributors to our societies. Support organisations that fight for the rights of the elderly like: The Association for the Aged (TAFTA) in KZN: https://tafta.org.za/ CPOA - The Retirement Specialist in the Western Cape: https://cpoa.co.za/ Dementia SA (National): https://lnkd.in/dFrJpjZ3 Alzheimer's South Africa (National): https://lnkd.in/d2zNiQqY