Eliminating fistula is a key element of “leaving no one behind” and the world risks failing to achieve the SDG targets if there is still a woman/girl left in the world who is suffering from fistula and being left behind.

The experience of childbirth makes a big difference in whether women seek care during future pregnancies. During this International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate all those working to save the lives of women and babies by supporting safer pregnancies and deliveries— workers such as Mwanida, a midwife and trained mentor working in Tanzania’s Lake Zone Region. Mwanida Edward, 26 years of age is a nurse/midwife...

The Safeguard Young People (SYP) programme is official launched in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, with the Hon Patrobas Katambi,the deputy Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office; Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability United Republic of Tanzania, on behalf of the Hon. Joyce Ndalichako, Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office; Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability United Republic of...