Recognizing the contributions of midwives in reproductive health care, maternal and newborn care

(PLVN) - Today (May 5) is the day the international community celebrates International Midwifery Day, to honor the silent but immense contributions of midwives in reproductive health care, maternal and child health.

Initiated in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), this day has become an occasion to raise global awareness of the essential role of midwifery in health systems and to protect the rights of women and newborns.

In 2025, with the theme "The vital role of midwives in natural disasters", International Day of the Midwife highlights the irreplaceable role of midwives in the context of the world facing unprecedented crises - from climate change, natural disasters to conflicts and humanitarian emergencies.

In Vietnam, according to a study on the current status of human resources in health care positions, as of October 2024, there are 24,983 midwives working in public service facilities nationwide. This is the core force in reproductive health care, maternal and newborn health, especially in remote areas, which are often affected by natural disasters.

With the frequent occurrence of storms, floods, droughts and landslides, our country's midwives not only undertake professional work in favorable conditions, but also persevere when the health system is disrupted by natural disasters. Midwives play an essential role in ensuring safe childbirth, timely detection and treatment of pregnancy complications, psychological counseling and maintaining reproductive health care services for the community.

In Vietnam, from May 1 to 12, 2025, many activities in response to International Midwifery Day will be held nationwide, such as seminars, talks, community communications, and recognition of outstanding midwives, to spread the meaningful message of this day. The Ministry of Health calls on ministries, sectors, localities and the whole society to continue investing in and supporting the development of a strong midwifery team to meet the needs of maternal and child health care in all circumstances, especially in the context of increasingly complex natural disasters.

Hoa Bui

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