Launch of Implementation guidance on transitioning to midwifery models of care

QMNC Research Alliance welcomes this upcoming launch webinar hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with UNICEF, UNFPA, and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Join us and our colleagues at the registration links below:

Wednesday 18 June 2025 (online), at 3 am EDT/ 7am GMT/ 09am CEST/ 10 am EAT/ 12.30pm IST.
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Wednesday 18 June 2025 (online), at 8 am EDT/noon GMT/ 2 pm CEST/ 3 pm EAT/ 5.30pm IST. 
Register 

About the guidance

This new guidance supports health system leaders, policymakers, government officials, and partners in providing:

• A structured transition framework and assessment tool 
• Evidence-based practices to inform policy and planning 
• Support for countries at any stage of transition  

Key highlights include:  

• Directions for integrating midwifery care into national and subnational health systems  
• A flexible approach adaptable to countries at different stages of transition  
• Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and system-wide coordination  
• Practical tools for improving health outcomes, well-being and advancing equity  
• Support for scaling cost-effective, people-centered care 

Whether your country is taking its first steps toward adopting midwifery models of care or accelerating progress in existing systems, this guidance is designed to meet you where you are, and help you move forward. 

The panel discussion will be followed by Q&As. 

Interpretation will be available in French and Russian.