"Dawit Tamiru recalls watching his mother bleeding at home and deteriorating, saying, 'She was gasping and having difficulty. I was very young. I was very nervous. I didn't know what to do.'"
"Tamiru's determination to become a midwife was solidified when he learned that midwives at the hospital had saved his mother's life, stating, 'I couldn't believe it. I just thanked my God, and I said, 'Who did that? Who saved my mother's life?'"
"Tamiru now understands the critical role of midwives, noting, 'I can think of countless times where a midwife has saved the life of a mother or a child.'"
"Research published in February 2026 indicates a global shortage of almost 1 million midwives, with Daniela Drandi stating, 'Every single region in the world needs more midwives.'"
Dawit Tamiru's aspiration to become a midwife began at age 10 when his mother faced complications during childbirth. A traditional birth attendant's lack of training led to a critical situation, but hospital midwives ultimately saved her life. This experience motivated Tamiru to pursue a career in midwifery. Now an assistant professor and head of the School of Midwifery, he emphasizes the importance of midwives and expresses concern over the global shortage, with research indicating a need for nearly 1 million more midwives worldwide.
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