Training Midwives in Bangladesh to Protect Rohingya Newborns — Insights from a MedGlobal Volunteer
Dr. Paul Holtrop reflects on his mission to equip midwives with critical newborn care skills in the heart of Cox’s Bazar.
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Dr. Paul Holtrop reflects on his mission to equip midwives with critical newborn care skills in the heart of Cox’s Bazar.
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