News & Events International Day of the Midwife The presence of a trained midwife at birth can mean the difference between life and death 5 May 2009 In Nepal one woman dies every four hours from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. And the presence of a midwife could save many of them. Having a skilled professional at birth protects the life of the mother and the child by recognizing problems early. World Health Day 2009 Message of Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA Executive Director Specific needs of women must be factored into the planning of all humanitarian assistance 7 April 2009 Today, on World Health Day, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the World Health Organization in drawing attention to the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers to treat people in emergencies. Young Achievers Award 2009 for the Youth Development Officer at UNFPA 28 March 2009 'This award belongs to every youth' said Ms. Aradhana Gurung, Youth Development Officer at UNFPA Nepal as she received the Young Achievers Award 2009 from H.E. Mr. Thosapala Hēwagē, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal. Medical Study Tour 19 March 2009 On March 19th a group of eighteen medicine, pharmacy, nursing and social development students from Japan visited UNFPA in Nepal. The tour was an initiative of the Health Co-operative Association of Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union (HCA-JCCU). Archives