Afghanistan, May 6 -- The EU emphasized the importance of medical education access for Afghan women on International Midwives Day, aiming to improve healthcare.
On May 5, the European Union marked the International Day of the Midwife by emphasizing the critical role of Afghan midwives in reducing maternal and infant mortality. The EU highlighted that empowering midwives strengthens Afghanistan's healthcare system and called for unrestricted access to medical education for women and girls.
The EU's statement comes amid ongoing restrictions imposed by the Taliban, including a ban on women pursuing medical education, which has drawn widespread condemnation from international health organizations. These restrictions have exacerbated Afghanist...