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Independent Midwives Association of Namibia

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Independent Midwives Association of Namibia

She realized the need of a Midwives Association in Namibia, since we lack a national network and have been excluded from the knowledge exchange globally.

IMANA is non-profit association (incorporated under Section 21) with a vision to empower midwives through professional development, education, and regulatory frameworks to promote the delivery of quality midwifery care in Namibia. Background: IMANA is a non-profit association (incorporated under Section 21) initiated by the Midwife Hilma Shikwambi following her attendance of the International Midwifery conference in Prague in July 2014. Mrs Shikwambi assembled a group of Midwives whom she felt are passionate about the profession and highly dedicated. Vision: To empower Midwives through professional development, education and regulations, to improve the quality of midwifery care in Namibia. Mission: To promote and strengthen the midwifery practice to the highest level of professionalism in the provision of quality midwifery services at all levels of health care in order to improve the health of women, newborns and families in Namibia. National importance: According to statistics, the maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Namibia are above our target of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 4 and 5. Through improving knowledge and skills of midwives the association will make a contribution towards reducing the high levels of maternal and neonatal complications within the country.

11/06/2026

Council Meeting2026

11/06/2026

We are honoured to have our Vice President Nuumbosho and our Deputy Secretary Tekla Shiindi participate at the International Confederation of Midwives Council Meeting taking place on 10-12 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. This important gathering brings together midwives, midwifery leaders and policy makers from around the world to shape the future of the midwifery profession, strengthen partnerships, and advance quality maternal and newborn care for all.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

01/04/2026

18/03/2026

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading, yet largely preventable, cause of maternal death. In October, WHO, FIGO, and ICM released the first global guideline on PPH, with 51 evidence-based recommendations across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Namibia quickly adapted the guidance, showing h...

22/02/2026

Access brand new information on neonatal resuscitation from Karen H. Strange CPM, AAP/NRP Instructor! Reserve your FREE seat for the GOLD Midwifery 2026 Keynote webinar “Neonatal Resuscitation Today: New Guidelines, Changing Tools & Getting Priorities Right” here: https://www.goldmidwifery.com/conference/speakers/closing-keynote-presentations-speakers

You’ll dive into:
🔹Brand new Neonatal Resuscitation Program updates
🔹The newly expanded role of the laryngeal mask airway device
🔹How to prioritize resuscitation actions based on what’s efficient, effective and as non-traumatic as possible
🔹Clarity on what matters most in a resuscitation regardless of setting, method, or equipment

Your free registration includes live and recorded access to this must-watch webinar! Share the registration link with your friends and colleagues so they can tap into this education along with you: https://www.goldmidwifery.com/conference/speakers/closing-keynote-presentations-speakers

22/02/2026

FREE access to our GOLD Midwifery Keynote Webinar recording is now available for a limited time: https://www.goldmidwifery.com/conference/speakers/keynote-presentations-speakers

Positive feedback for this essential information on shoulder dystocia has been pouring in:
⚡ This was one of my favourite birth-related lectures I've ever attended!
⚡ Such good info on a scary topic!
⚡ Great things to think about and visualize.
⚡ I felt encouraged, inspired, educated and validated!

Nicole Morales has brought together the latest evidence, her extensive experience, and practical skills so you can recognize and act on shoulder dystocia at birth. Start learning today, with free access available only until February 28!

26/01/2026

Every year, midwife students join the commemoration of the International Day of the Midwife, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia, UNFPA, Independent Midwives Association of Namibia and other partners. During these events, their skills and capacity are strengthened, preparing them to ensure safe pregnancies, healthier newborns, and healthier families in the future.

20/01/2026

We are exited to welcome 742 participants from all over the world to our webinar 21 January at 6 PM (Central European Time).
The topic is Levator Ani defects during vaginal birth.
Our expert is urogynecologist, and expert in the field of pelvic floor reconstruction, Marianne Glavind-Kristensen 🧡🧡🧡.
Free access, registration for Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZDiyJNWdSxuGIyU-ruFgDQ #/registration

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