It's Time to Support Africa's Maternal Community Health Workers
Click to expand Image A traditional birth attendant massages a pregnant woman before assisting in delivering her baby in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, July 3, 2020. 2020 Brian Inganga/AP Photo The world recently marked the United Nations' first International Day of Care and Support, recognizing the work that goes into the upkeep of millions of households and families globally. This work includes supporting and caring for children, pregnant and postpartum people, older persons, and persons with disabilities. The vast majority of this work - 76.2% of care and support work - is done by women and, ...