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RCM statement on barring women in Afghanistan from midwifery education
4 December, 2024
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The Royal College of Midwives stands with student midwives, midwives and future midwives in Afghanistan, and with the women they continue to support, despite the risks. We call on the international community to intervene and use all means necessary to give the women of Afghanistan access to the essential healthcare they need.
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RCM warns that reality does not meet ambition for Scottish maternity services
4 December, 2024
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The Royal College of Midwives has today responded to the Auditor General’s NHS in Scotland 2024 report with caution, acknowledging the recognition from Government that prevention is key but adding that urgent action is needed to make the ambitions a reality.