Midwifery Association of Pakistan - MAP

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

Do you have research, insights or innovations to share with the global midwifery community? Don’t miss your chance to present at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon, Portugal (14–18 June 2026)! 🌍💙

Join midwives, researchers, and professionals from around the world to shape the future of midwifery and advocate for Midwives.

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International Confederation of Midwives

28/03/2025

For this , we’re excited to introduce the Essential Competencies Curriculum Mapping Tool!

This Excel-based tool helps faculty align their midwifery programs with the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice. With features like filtering and gap analysis, educators can:

Identify where competencies are covered.

Locate gaps in the curriculum.

Track how competencies develop throughout the program.

This resource includes example templates, instructional guidance, and customizable sheets for learning outcomes, making it an essential tool for building strong, competency-based midwifery programs.

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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, ICM'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.

31/10/2024

Our Vice Presidents, Mrs Tasneem Afshan and Mrs Musarrat Rani, represented the Midwifery Association of Pakistan at the National Online Education Symposium focused on addressing Maternal & Child Health Malnutrition.

They both contributed valuable insights - Mrs Musarrat provided suggestions tailored for practicing midwives, while Mrs Tasneem emphasized the importance of incorporating this educational course into nursing and midwifery programs. Together, we are committed to enhancing health outcomes!

29/10/2024

*Breast Cancer Awareness Session, Sindh*
Mrs. Daulat Karim, Executive Member of MAP, led an impactful awareness session on breast cancer and breast self-examination at the MCH Center, Nazimabad. Supported by Dr. Asma, Dr. Laila, and a dedicated team of 10 midwives, LHVs, and LHWs, this session aimed to empower women with essential health knowledge, fostering a healthier, informed community.

25/10/2024

The Midwifery Association of Pakistan (MAP) is proud to support the launch of the IGNIT3 Online Nutrition Training Modules: "Nutrition for Health Professionals: Assessing, Managing, and Promoting Child, Adolescent, and Maternal Nutrition," recently held at Aga Khan University, Karachi.

The IGNIT3 project is a vital initiative aimed at addressing the nutritional challenges faced by Pakistan’s vulnerable communities. These online training modules, offered from the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA), have been specifically developed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on child, adolescent, and maternal nutrition.

In the session's closing remarks, Dr. Rafat Jan, President of MAP, emphasized the importance of the WCEA platform used for the online course, noting that MAP has recently signed an agreement with them. She highlighted the urgent need for this course in Pakistan, where maternal malnutrition and newborn health issues are significant concerns. MAP is strongly advocating for this initiative, particularly for midwives, to enhance their capacity in providing essential care.

This collaborative effort, alongside IGNIT3’s partners—Centre for Global Child Health, Nutrition International, WaterAid, and Aga Khan University—marks a crucial step toward a healthier future for Pakistan’s women, adolescents, and children by integrating nutrition, health, and WASH interventions.

Together, we are shaping resilient communities through improved nutrition and healthcare.

24/10/2024

Shaista Farooqui Advocates for Midwifery at Provincial Consultative Meeting

Shaista Farooqui, Executive Member (Balochistan) of the Midwifery Association of Pakistan (MAP), represented the midwifery community at the Provincial Consultative Meeting in Quetta. While the discussions focused heavily on nursing, Shaista highlighted the urgent need to address critical midwifery challenges, particularly the high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Balochistan.

Her key recommendations included:

Increasing midwifery positions
Implementing the established midwifery structure
Introducing a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSCM)
Creating a distinct midwifery stream and monitoring system
Appointing a Director of Midwifery to support SDG targets
MAP remains committed to strengthening midwifery services across Balochistan.

21/10/2024

MAP proudly participated in the 21st Health Asia Expo, where our Treasurer, Mrs. Gloria Noble Khan, represented the association at a seminar, hosted by Koohi Goth College of Nursing and Midwifery. The presentation highlighted MAP's vision, mission, and strategic objectives, along with our key achievement of being a founding member of the Midwives Alliance of Asia (MAA). She also shared updates on our first MAA meeting, which focused on regional collaboration to improve maternal and child health. Student midwives were encouraged to join MAP and be part of this impactful journey!

14/10/2024

Tasneem Afshan, Vice President of the Midwifery Association of Pakistan (MAP), successfully represented us at the 2nd Consultative Technical Working Group Meeting at Ramada Hotel, Murree.

The Technical Working Group has committed to working closely with MAP, already engaging us in ongoing activities. We are hopeful this professional collaboration will continue to strengthen the capacity building of midwives across Pakistan.

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