Midwives Alliance of Asia - MAA

02/12/2024

Dr Rafat Jan, along with the National Leadership, including the Director General Nursing (DGNs) of Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Balochistan, the Principal of Multan, International Confederation of Midwives's Board Member of EMRO region and Board Members of Midwifery Association of Pakistan - MAP, disseminated Midwives Alliance of Asia (MAA) initiatives. She provided a comprehensive briefing about the mission and vision as well as declaration of MAA, highlighting its role in strengthening midwifery practices across the region. The DGNs, instrumental in guiding nursing and midwifery education and practice in their respective regions, were actively engaged in discussions on fostering collaboration.

22/11/2024

Thank you, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), for your continuous support and for sharing our vision! 💙

The Midwives Alliance of Asia hosted its first-ever Strategic Directions Meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan. This three-day event was a significant milestone for midwifery across Asia, bringing together key stakeholders to shape the future of SRMNCAH.

11/11/2024

Did you know...

🌍 The presence of a skilled midwife during childbirth reduces the risk of complications by up to 60%.
💖 Globally, midwives save an estimated 2.7 million lives every year.
🤰 85% of all pregnancies are considered low-risk and can be safely managed by midwives.
💡 Midwifery care is proven to improve birth outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

At the Midwives Alliance of Asia (MAA), we're working to empower midwives, promote education and support women and families across the region. Together, we’re improving maternal health, one birth at a time. 🌍🤱

08/10/2024

🌟 The MAA Declaration is officially here, bringing midwifery leaders across Asia together with one powerful mission: to transform midwifery education, practice, and collaboration. Together, we’re driving real change to improve maternal and newborn health across the region! 🌏

Dive into the full MAA Declaration here:https://midwivesallianceasia.org/MAA-declaration.pdf

02/10/2024

"Midwives who are educated and regulated according to international standards can provide quality care to women and newborns, ultimately saving lives. The Midwifery Association of Pakistan (MAP), supported by Aga Khan University (AKU), successfully organized a workshop to explore opportunities for collaboration and team building, aimed at strengthening the midwifery profession across Asia: ‘To become strong, we must grow together'."

An expert opinion from Emi Nurjasmi, Chairman of the Indonesian Midwifery Collegium, during the MAA workshop.

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18/09/2024

“Healthy mothers and healthy babies are the cornerstone of a healthy nation. Pakistan’s midwives deserve recognition for leading the effort to strengthen midwifery across Asia.”

— Della Sherratt, International Midwifery Advisor and Technical Advisor for the MAA workshop

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16/09/2024

On the final day of the Midwives Alliance of Asia (MAA) workshop, participants united to consolidate their insights into actionable strategies. Reflecting on the key themes and challenges identified throughout the sessions, they collaborated to develop strategic roadmaps aimed at advancing midwifery practices, education, and policies across the region.

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14/09/2024

Our international experts engaged in dynamic group discussions to tackle the constraints and opportunities in their regions. By aligning with the Global Directions for Midwifery, they identified three key priority areas where the Alliance can make a significant impact. These areas are in perfect harmony with MAA’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives, setting the stage for collaborative and strategic progress in midwifery.

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13/09/2024

The moment is here! Today marks the unveiling of the highly anticipated three-day Midwives Alliance of Asia (MAA) workshop!

The event kicked off with inspiring speeches from partners, highlighting key midwifery initiatives in Pakistan. Delegations from 10 countries across Asia—including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Dubai, Indonesia, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK, and Yemen—along with MAP board members, have come together to advance midwifery practices and foster meaningful collaboration.

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