From across the world people are signing to call for #OneMillionMore midwives – but what motivates them? Swipe through to check the reasons why it's important to stand together and sign the petition. If you haven't yet, sign and share the petition now: zurl.co/SNw85

On Feb 4, 2026, the WHO Burundi team, together with the Provincial Medical Officer, Cibitoke Health District, Murambi Health Center, partners, visited to review the Vyara Uheke Project. Recommendations were made to improve primary healthcare, patient-centered care, and community empowerment.

proudly congratulates Mr. Parfait, midwife , on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from ICM.This recognition highlights her contribution to the ICM Connect & Learn webinar, with support from her sponsor, Ruth Sloman.A proud moment for midwifery leadership in Burundi.

“With support from WHO Burundi and in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, the mobile clinic at the Cishemere transit site delivers life-saving nutrition care for pregnant refugee women and malnourished children, preventing complications and protecting lives.”

“The mobile clinic supported by OMS Burundi , in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, is providing antenatal care services at the Cishemere transit site to support the health of pregnant refugee women and prevent complications.”

“The mobile clinic supported by @WhoBurundi in collaboration with Murambi Health Center, is providing vaccination services at the Cishemere transit site to protect refugee children and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.”

At the Cishemere transit site, the WHO-supported mobile clinic welcomed a UNHCR Geneva delegation on 30 Jan 2026 to discuss healthcare for Congolese refugees, with a focus on SRH, nutrition, and supply challenges. #RefugeeHealth #Burundi

Depuis février 2025, les Sages-Femmes, grâce à l’appui technique et financier de WhoBurundi, à travers le projet MAA – Vyara Uheke, sont en première ligne (frontliners) dans la prestations soins de santé primaires

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. Full statement: bit.ly/46dT0HF

On 17 January 2026, MAA – Vyara Uheke conducted the mid-term review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and planned 2026 activities, aligned with the ICM 2026 theme, to strengthen Burundi’s health system and improve access to quality maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health care.

📅 17 January 2026 In line with national priorities in maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health, MAA – Vyara Uheke conducted the mid-term review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and planned activities for 2026, aligned with the 2026 theme of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).

🙏MAA Burundi thanks all partners for supporting refugees at Cishemere transit site. With Adullam Burundi and ONPRA, food reached 50 vulnerable people. 👩‍🍼👨‍🦽 Pregnant & breastfeeding women and people with chronic illnesses benefited.

It's finally congress year! Are you ready to gather in Lisbon in just 6 months to strengthen midwifery, share knowledge, and drive change for women, newborns, and families everywhere? Learn more and register now: zurl.co/rA2n1

Even when not able to attend the ICM Congress, some midwives understand the incredible value of gifting this opportunity to someone else. You can also do the same to support a midwife from low- and middle-income countries to participate to Congress this June. Learn more & donate: zurl.co/K6CXT

📌 CNTS, with AMREF Africa, held a 2-day gender training for partners in Muramvya (8–9 Jan 2026). MAA, a CNTS partner, actively joined to strengthen gender-sensitive blood transfusion services. 💉🌍 #Gender #Health #BloodTransfusion #MAA #AMREFAfrica #CNTS #Inclusion

One Million More Midwives #OneMillionMore

Even when the bridge is cut off, our mission continues. Midwives on the frontlines are still delivering lifesaving care to DRC refugees at Cishemere through our mobile clinic—under extreme conditions. #MidwivesOnTheFrontline #HumanitarianHealth #DRCRefugees #Burundi

As the world celebrates Christmas, our medical team remains by the side of the most vulnerable—caring for refugees from the DRC at the Cishemere site.Even in times of hardship, compassion does not pause

19 Dec 2025 – With CAREC support, MAA Burundi’s WHO-backed mobile clinic performed ultrasounds for 25 high-risk pregnant women among 300+ at the site. 👩‍⚕️ The team is working tirelessly to ensure timely care for mothers and babies.

Are you spreading the word about the #OneMillionMore petition in creative ways? Let us know and win the chance to get one of three free tickets to come to the the biggest midwifery Congress in Lisbon in 2026! Learn how at: zurl.co/F19Ky

Burundi is facing a massive influx of Congolese refugees fleeing the DRC crisis. Since Feb 2025, WHO-supported mobile clinic by The Midwife in Action’s Association – Vyara Uheke operates at Cishemere transit site, under the Cibitoke Health District.

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📍 GBV Capacity Building | Cishemere & Musenyi MAA joined a GBV training organized by IRC with UNFPA support, as part of the WHO Burundi–supported mobile clinic response. 🧠 Survivor-centered care & GBVIMS 📅 8–12 Dec 2025 | Gitega Midwives on the frontlines for safe, dignified care. 💙

“Pregnancy continues during crises – so do our responsibilities” Augustin Harushimana, MAA President internationalmidwives.org/midwives-sup...

🚨 Increasing Arrivals at Cishemere As the number of people arriving from the DRC continues to rise, our medical teams are being urgently deployed at the Cishemere site to receive, protect, and support new arrivals — with vital backing from OMS Burundi

From the beginning of 2025, approximately 65,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Burundi. Here, midwives are often first responders to gender-based violence, providing medical, psychological, and community support to survivors. 🔗: zurl.co/BZt7k

Don't miss the last newsletter of the year! In this latest issue you'll find an end-of-year letter from our CE Anna af Ugglas, creative ways to engage with our campaigns in 2026, and interesting articles and interviews! If you're not subscribed yet, sign up here: zurl.co/APZvu

No more hate. No more threats. A safe internet is a right — not a privilege. #SafeOnline #StopDigitalAbuse

we stand together to say NO to cyberbullying, NO to hate, and NO to the intimidation of women and girls. Let us build a digital world where everyone is respected, protected, and empowered. Let us listen, support survivors, call out abusive behaviour, and demand accountability on every platform.

In October, ICM kicked off its first Regional Advocacy Incubator in East Africa, bringing together Midwives Associations from 5 different countries to lead change & amplify their voices on sexual & reproductive health. Learn how this will strengthen advocacy across the region: zurl.co/7P0cV

Help send a midwife to congress: support ICM’s holiday campaign by donating so that more midwives—especially from low-income countries—can attend our Triennial Congress. Your gift helps empower midwives with knowledge, networks, and a stronger voice. Learn more and donate here: zurl.co/bo8zm

✨ A safer internet for women and girls is a safer internet for all. Together, we can create change. Together, we can end online violence.

While midwives arrive from around the world and gather for our triennial congress, the Midwives March is a symbol of solidarity. We cannot wait to see you march with us next year at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress – you don't want to miss it? Register now: zurl.co/Vjsl8

“Contribute to reducing digital violence in Burundi by strengthening awareness, media literacy skills, and community engagement among midwives, other healthcare providers, and women of reproductive age throughout the 16 Days of Activism.''

Some days, our midwives conduct home visits within the Cishemere transit site to sensitize and listen to refugees, as part of the WHO Burundi mobile clinic implemented by MAA Burundi — ensuring that everyone in need can access the services available at the clinic. 💙

Honored to welcome a Delegation from the African Union in 🇧🇮 Our President showcased @WhoBurundi's vital support for the mobile clinic serving DRC refugees in Cishemere, Cibitoke.👏 The Delegation praised the strong collaboration & impact! #MAA #WHO #AfricanUnion #Refugees

🙏 Big thanks to @WhoBurundi💙 for supplying medicines and materials that keep our project thriving! thank you Health Ministry for the coordination and supervision #HealthForAll #WHO #MAA #Burundi #RefugeesWelcome @DrCrespin @OMS_Afrique @msp_burundi

Since February 26, 2025, the Mobile Clinic implemented by MAA with the support of WHO Burundi continues to provide essential health services to Congolese refugees: maternal health, GBV care, mental health, chronic diseases, nutrition, and community awareness. 💙 #HealthForAll #WHO #MAA #Burundi

💜 Du 22 au 24 oct. 2025, à Cibitoke (Hôtel Nzima), MAA a participé à une formation sur les VBG, organisée par IRC/HCR avec le soutien de UNFPA. 🙏 Merci à l’OMS Burundi pour nous inclure dans ces initiatives de renforcement des capacités. #VBG #Genre #Protection #Cibitoke #MidwifeInAction

With financial and technical support from WhoBurundi under the supervision of health authorities MAA has been providing preventive consultations since February 2025 to refugees at the Musenyi site (Rutana), the Cishemere transit site (Cibitoke), as well as to the local Burundian host population.

Midwives save lives and ensure women’s rights are respected - yet the world needs 1 million more to meet women’s needs. We’re collecting 1 million signatures to demand change. Let’s make sure every woman has the care she deserves. Sign the petition here: zurl.co/LTwSR #OneMillionMore

We are proud to announce that 1564 abstracts were accepted from all over the world for the 34th ICM Triennial Congress! Midwives, researchers and experts will have the opportunity to share their important work through oral presentations, posters, skills workshops and three-minutes presentations.

International #LeadPoisoning Prevention Week starts today. Leaded fuel was banned around the world in 2021. But lead can still be found in paint used in: 🏡 homes 🚸 schools 🛝 playgrounds 🪀 toys Let’s ban lead in paint. 🔗 bit.ly/4qblGcM