“All this time MidWifery was just a skill but finally the government has realized the significant contributions of a Midwife and acknowledges it as a profession in the health sector”, answers Shuraiya Begum when the Daily Star inquires.

The number of deaths is too high. We are intending to save lies in our new professional role.

The world celebrates the International Day of the MidWife on 5th May to champion the lifesaving work of midwives. This year the theme is “Midwives: for a better tomorrow”!