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50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA
According to UNFPA, approximately 5,500 expectant mothers are expected to give birth this month.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Health workers help deliver Orang Asli twins on ambulance boat Health workers help deliver Orang Asli twins on ambulance boat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642745299_twins.jpg)
Health workers help deliver Orang Asli twins on ambulance boat
It is a routine practice for nurse-midwife Nur Shaffriza to visit and carry out checks on expectant mothers in the Orang Asli settlement.
Fri Jan 21 2022
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Abortion legal in Thai birth defect cases linked to Zika, officials say
The two cases of the birth defect marked by a small head were the first in Southeast Asia, following Zika outbreaks in the Americas.
Thu Oct 06 2016
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Turn off the TV during pregnancy to prevent childhood obesity
Expectant mothers can help prevent childhood obesity early by adopting healthy screentime habits even before the child is born.
Fri May 09 2014