From Gaza to Sindh: How Midwives Are Leading in Every Crisis

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By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial

The International Day of Midwives (IDM) revitalized in Pakistan with Minister Health Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal invited in her office the Midwifery Association of Pakistan President of Dr. Rafat Jan along with colleagues for IDM Cake Cutting Ceremony.

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Before the ceremony started, Dr. Rafat thanked Minister Health for her encouragement and briefed the Minister Dr. Azra Fazal about International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 2025 year theme, " Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis" underpinning midwives role in Gaza-Israel and Russia -Ukraine Wars where thousands of mothers are in need of midwifery help as well.

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The Minister Health f lauded the efforts of health providers in Sindh and beyond particularly the women's workforce of midwifery and nursing. She advised MAP president of revitalizing midwifery workforce with emergency skills should critical crises erupt in Pakistan. She said all health workers must equip themselves to combat worsening situations at our eastern borders.

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The high level delegation across Sindh and beyond professionals led by MAP President included Ms. Neha, Member International Confederation of Midwives(ICM) Renuka Swami of UNFPA,Dr. Farhana Memon of Reproductive Matrnal and Nenatal & Child Health (RMNCH). Director Nursing Ms. Najma Mangi, eminent scholar Ms.Aalia Nasir of Rufaida Hamdard-CON, DDNS Ms. Fakhrunissa, Principals of Midwifery & Nursing Schools Ms. Rubina Shar of YNA Sindh, Ms.Samina Shabir & Ms.Kherunissa along with MAP's central leadership Ms.Kiran, Ms. Gloria, Ms. Shaista and others.

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During the ceremony Dr. Rafat Jan shared her vision with Ms.Renuka of UNFPA, Dr. Farhana of RMNCH, Ms. Najma Mangi and Ms. Alia Nasir and Ms .Rubina Shar of how to integrate Intel. Midwifery and Nursing Days with regional and global context.

It was agreed, therefore, that Nursing and Midwifery Workforce must allign it self with ICM and that with local regional and global contexts since ICM echoes the same in its theme 2025" Midwives: critical in Every Crisis." Thus is the ICM declaration:

"ICM stands with all midwives in the region and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The rights and well-being of women, newborns, and children must be upheld under all circumstances. Families can only thrive during peace.".

ICM itself has echoed UNFPA report: According to data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), "there are more than 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza currently, 5,500 of whom are expected to give birth in the next month".

Let all nurses and midwifes across Pakistan echo the IcM statement and voice against wars and killing of health workers at battlefield in Gaza, in Ukraine and in Kashmir as well.

In conclusion, the International Day of Midwives celebration in Sindh was a resounding start highlighting the importance of midwifery and the need for continued support and recognition from governments and INGOs.. As we move forward, let's continue to celebrate the dedication and compassion of midwives, who are truly the unsung heroes of healthcare.

#MidwivesMatter #IDM2025 #HealthcareHeroes #WomenInHealth #PeaceAndCare #SindhHealth #UNFPA #ICM #MAPPakistan

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