Midwives call for better support amid staff shortages

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Midwifery lecturer and Independent Midwives Association of Namibia member Annaloice Penduka says Namibian midwives are battling staff shortages, burnout, and poor working conditions despite playing a critical role in maternal healthcare.

Penduka says the profession needs better support, improved remuneration, and stronger representation in healthcare decision-making as the country reflects on the International Day of the Midwife.