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UNFPA Pledges Support for Midwifery Training and Workforce Growth in Pakistan

In Islamabad, the United Nations Population Fund UNFPA has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Pakistan in enhancing midwifery education, workforce expansion, and overall healthcare systems. The statement was released in connection with the International Day of the Midwife observed on May 5. The students can get the latest updates of UNFPA Pledges Continued Support for Midwifery Training and Workforce Growth in Pakistan.

Focus on Strengthening Midwifery Services and Healthcare Capacity

According to Dr Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA will continue collaborating with government institutions and relevant partners to advance this agenda. He highlighted that Pakistan has significant potential to expand midwifery education, scale up the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery programme, enhance training quality, and ensure that midwives are deployed in areas where they are most needed.

He emphasized the importance of fully integrating midwives into the national health system by establishing clear career pathways, offering professional recognition, and providing leadership opportunities. In addition, he stressed that midwives should receive fair wages, legal protection, and a strong presence in health planning and budgeting processes.

Dr Shabaneh underscored that investing in midwifery is not optional but essential, noting that the real question is whether the country can afford to ignore such investment. He urged collective efforts to support midwives, recognize their contributions, and enable them to reach their full potential, which would ultimately benefit the country’s health, dignity, and future prosperity.

Describing skilled midwifery care as a basic human right, he stated that no woman should lose her life during childbirth. He referred to midwives as vital protectors during critical stages of life, ensuring the safety of mothers, newborns, and families while contributing to long-term health and well-being.

Midwives often serve as the first and most trusted healthcare providers, particularly in rural and underserved regions. They play a crucial role in offering skilled care, preventing complications, identifying risks early, and ensuring timely referrals throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postnatal period.

However, challenges remain significant. Pakistan continues to face a high maternal mortality rate, accounting for around four percent of global maternal deaths, with nearly 100 women dying per 100,000 live births—mostly due to preventable causes. Additionally, the country faces a shortage of approximately 82,000 midwives, with only 2.2 midwives available per 10,000 people, which is considerably below the global average.

Dr Shabaneh pointed out that these figures reflect not just numbers but real human losses and highlight a critical gap that must be addressed. He noted that properly trained and supported midwives can deliver most essential maternal and newborn healthcare services, significantly reduce preventable deaths, and strengthen primary healthcare systems.

He also described investment in midwifery as economically beneficial, as it can lower the burden of costly emergency care, reduce pressure on hospitals, enhance workforce productivity, and support stronger communities over time.

Despite their vital role, many midwives in Pakistan continue to work without adequate support, including access to proper equipment, medicines, supervision, safe working environments, and fair compensation.

Separately, it was announced that an advanced clinical training programme for midwives was launched in Tharparkar in March. This initiative aims to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services in one of the most underserved regions of Sindh.

UNFPA Pledges Support for Midwifery Training and Workforce Growth in Pakistan

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