we regularly consult senior colleagues to ensure that our digital advocacy builds on their experience and respects the foundations they created in the profession. 2/2
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A key strength of our approach is the collaboration between senior and young midwives. Senior midwives bring experience, credibility, and strong professional networks, while young and junior midwives contribute energy, digital skills, and innovative communication strategies. 1/2
7th ANNIVERSARY
From 7th March 2019 to 7th March 2026
we exist: to empower women,
support midwives, and ensure safe
childbirth for all
MAA : Give Birth and Take Care
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Hi everyone This how midwife Ruth fro UK is doing the best to be in ICM Congress ; please donate
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📍Cibitoke | 24 February 2026 | From 8:00 AM
⏳ Upcoming Capacity Building Workshop
The Capacity Building Workshop for Gyneco-Obstetrics, Neonatology, Community Health, and Reproductive Health staff will take place on 24 February 2026 starting at 8:00 AM at Cibitoke
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🌍 2026 THEME LAUNCH
“4,000 More Midwives for Burundi”
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From across the world people are signing to call for #OneMillionMore midwives – but what motivates them?
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On Feb 4, 2026, the WHO Burundi team, together with the Provincial Medical Officer, Cibitoke Health District, Murambi Health Center, partners, visited to review the Vyara Uheke Project. Recommendations were made to improve primary healthcare, patient-centered care, and community empowerment.
proudly congratulates Mr. Parfait, midwife , on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from ICM.This recognition highlights her contribution to the ICM Connect & Learn webinar, with support from her sponsor, Ruth Sloman.A proud moment for midwifery leadership in Burundi.
“With support from WHO Burundi and in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, the mobile clinic at the Cishemere transit site delivers life-saving nutrition care for pregnant refugee women and malnourished children, preventing complications and protecting lives.”
“The mobile clinic supported by OMS Burundi , in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, is providing antenatal care services at the Cishemere transit site to support the health of pregnant refugee women and prevent complications.”
“The mobile clinic supported by @WhoBurundi in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, is providing vaccination services at the Cishemere transit site to protect refugee children and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.”
At the Cishemere transit site, the WHO-supported mobile clinic welcomed a UNHCR Geneva delegation on 30 Jan 2026 to discuss healthcare for Congolese refugees, with a focus on SRH, nutrition, and supply challenges. #RefugeeHealth #Burundi
Depuis février 2025, les Sages-Femmes, grâce à l’appui technique et financier de WhoBurundi, à travers le projet MAA – Vyara Uheke, sont en première ligne (frontliners) dans la prestations soins de santé primaires
Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe.
Full statement: bit.ly/46dT0HF
On 17 January 2026, MAA – Vyara Uheke conducted the mid-term review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and planned 2026 activities, aligned with the ICM 2026 theme, to strengthen Burundi’s health system and improve access to quality maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health care.
by reducing preventable deaths, strengthening midwives’ competencies, and improving access to quality care, including in hard-to-reach areas and humanitarian settings.
🎯 Objective: to contribute to strengthening Burundi’s health system, complementing the actions of the Ministry of Public Health,
#EveryMidwifeCounts #MaternalHealth #VyaraUheke #MAABurundi #ICM #MNHR
📅 17 January 2026
In line with national priorities in maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health, MAA – Vyara Uheke conducted the mid-term review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and planned activities for 2026, aligned with the 2026 theme of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
🙏MAA Burundi thanks all partners for supporting refugees at Cishemere transit site.
With Adullam Burundi and ONPRA, food reached 50 vulnerable people.
👩🍼👨🦽 Pregnant & breastfeeding women and people with chronic illnesses benefited.
It's finally congress year!
Are you ready to gather in Lisbon in just 6 months to strengthen midwifery, share knowledge, and drive change for women, newborns, and families everywhere?
Learn more and register now: zurl.co/rA2n1
Even when not able to attend the ICM Congress, some midwives understand the incredible value of gifting this opportunity to someone else.
You can also do the same to support a midwife from low- and middle-income countries to participate to Congress this June.
Learn more & donate: zurl.co/K6CXT
📌 CNTS, with AMREF Africa, held a 2-day gender training for partners in Muramvya (8–9 Jan 2026).
MAA, a CNTS partner, actively joined to strengthen gender-sensitive blood transfusion services. 💉🌍
#Gender #Health #BloodTransfusion #MAA #AMREFAfrica #CNTS #Inclusion
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