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Launch of implementation guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care [1]

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Date: 2025-06-18

Wednesday 18 June 2025 (online), at 3 am EDT/ 7am GMT/ 09am CEST/ 10 am EAT/ 12.30pm IST.

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Wednesday 18 June 2025 (online), at 8 am EDT/noon GMT/ 2 pm CEST/ 3 pm EAT/ 5.30pm IST.

Register

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with UNICEF, UNFPA, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), will host a global webinar to launch the Implementation Guidance on Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care.

Panelists will share real-world examples of what midwifery models of care can look like in diverse settings, highlighting their benefits and the key factors for successful implementation.

About the guidance

This new guidance supports health system leaders, policymakers, government officials, and partners in providing:

A structured transition framework and assessment tool

Evidence-based practices to inform policy and planning

Support for countries at any stage of transition

Key highlights include:

Directions for integrating midwifery care into national and subnational health systems

A flexible approach adaptable to countries at different stages of transition

Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and system-wide coordination

Practical tools for improving health outcomes, well-being and advancing equity

Support for scaling cost-effective, people-centered care

Whether your country is taking its first steps toward adopting midwifery models of care or accelerating progress in existing systems, this guidance is designed to meet you where you are, and help you move forward.

The panel discussion will be followed by Q&As.

Interpretation will be available in French and Russian.





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[1] Url: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/06/18/default-calendar/launch-of-implementation-guidance-on-transitioning-to-midwifery-models-of-care

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