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Mon, 06 May 2024 04:50:43 GMTFirst Person - Women in Madagascar Too Ashamed to Seek Help Giving Birth
[UN News] Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are "too ashamed" to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a health centre supported by United Nations agencies, but that may...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:56 GMTMalaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar
[MSF] Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic threshold: 2.8 million cases and 400 deaths were recorded, comp...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:34:27 GMTGPEI Boosts Madagascar's Fight Against Polio and Low Vaccination Rates
[GAVI] Antananarivo -- A high-level delegation of the Global Polio Elimination Initiative (GPEI) is in Madagascar to support the country in strengthening routine immunisation while combatting a polio outbreak in the country.Over the next three days, ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:54:29 GMTHero's Journey - How UNFPA Helps Mothers in Madagascar to Access Emergency Obstetric Care
[UNFPA] Androy -- It was time to leave for the hospital. Samueline Razafindravao had intended to give birth at her home in southern Madagascar, but after encountering difficulties, decided to go to her local health centre.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:10:21 GMTMalagasy Praise Govt Efforts to Promote Gender Equality but Want to See More
[Afrobarometer] Two-thirds of citizens say men should be given priority over women in hiring.