Dear John,

Happy New Year to you! I’m pleased to announce that physician, writer and public health communicator Dr Seema Yasmin will be presenting a charity appeal in support of our work on BBC Radio 4 this Sunday 9th January and Thursday 13th January.

In this appeal, Dr Yasmin reports on some of the challenges around maternal and child health in the 'Global South' and the work Health Poverty Action is doing with communities in Myanmar to help people overcome those challenges.

While we know the difference that the support of dedicated health professionals makes before during and after childbirth, around four in ten mothers in Myanmar give birth without any professional care or support.

This appeal showcases our work with isolated communities in Myanmar to ensure that pregnant women, mothers and newborn children, can benefit from professional healthcare.

The appeal will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 9th January at 7:54 and 21:25, then on Thursday 13th January at 15:27.

You can find BBC Radio 4 on the FM dial at 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) or online here.

You can also listen back to the appeal here.

Please spread the word through your networks and tune in!

Yours sincerely,

Siaffa Bunduka
Supporter Engagement Manager