A mother holding her newborn for the first time. A baby receiving her first health check. A small child getting the care they need to grow strong. 

These moments of hope are made possible by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s global movement of supporters, including youFriend, . 

MSF teams have the skills, training, and dedication needed to care for new and expecting mothers because of the support of people like you who power our maternal health programs in more than 25 countries.

We invite you to experience some of these moments in this moving video from our maternal unit at Aweil State Hospital in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan.
 

South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with 1,223 deaths for every 100,000 live births. Ongoing violence, limited health care, economic instability, and devastating flooding have made it even harder to access critical medical care.

To combat this, MSF’s dedicated midwives at Aweil State Hospital are working tirelessly to provide safe deliveries and essential newborn care for expectant mothers and critically ill children. 

In times of crisis, mothers and their children are among the most vulnerable—whether caught in conflict, enduring natural disasters, or battling deadly disease outbreaks. Without access to essential medical care, pregnancy and childbirth can quickly become life-threatening. Even in the most challenging conditions, MSF teams are saving lives. See our work in action.

Thank you for supporting MSF and the new mothers of South Sudan. Your compassion brings hope, healing, and new beginnings.

With gratitude,

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières USA

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