Africa’s male midwives are rare but increasing in the fight against pregnancy deaths
Male midwife Sehloho Ntlhane leans over a pregnant patient while using a Pinard horn to listen to the baby's heartbeat during a prenatal examination at Mpharane Health Centre in Mohale's Hoek district, Lesotho, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kayleen Morgan) 2026-08-30T05:18:22Z.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from AP says: Male midwife Sehloho Ntlhane leans over a pregnant patient while using a Pinard horn to listen to the baby's heartbeat during a prenatal examination at Mpharane Health Centre in Mohale's Hoek district, Lesotho, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kayleen Morgan) 2026-08-30T05:18:22Z.
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- Published: Aug 30, 2026, 5:53 AM UTC
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