10/03/2025
In 2002, Afghanistan had just 300 midwives for 40 million people. Thanks to community-driven education, over 10,000 midwives have since been trained, improving maternal health and saving lives. 🤰
For International Women’s Day, the One Million Lives Podcast features Thomessen, a midwife and clinical supervisor, who shares her experience supporting midwife training in Afghanistan and the challenges that remain.
🎧 Listen now: www.laerdal.com/podcast