The Hidden Backbone of Maternal Health: Asia’s Midwifery Gap By Shreya Komar Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/08/the-hidden-backbone-of-maternal-health-asias-midwifery-gap/ UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 2025 (IPS) - Asia-Pacific’s midwives are a healthcare lifeline capable of delivering nearly 90 percent of essential maternal and newborn services. Yet the region grapples with severe shortages, underinvestment, and systemic neglect. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.