Midwives save lives

South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. In a country of over 10 million, there are less than 10 fully qualified midwives to help deliver babies. The Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery is looking to change that.

Year: 2013 Producer: Omar Kasrawi for UNFPA

Related Article: State of World Midwifery

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