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  1. What we do
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Mother and Baby Programme

The challenge

Each year, 2.6 million children die before they are one month old. A further 200,000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth. Most of these deaths can be easily prevented if the women know how to minimise their risks, and if infants and mothers get the right healthcare at the right time.


No woman should die while giving life

St John is meeting the urgent health needs of pregnant women, new mothers and infants in Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe through its Mother and Baby Programme. We encourage women to be active in getting the healthcare they need and to safely start their journey into motherhood. At the same time we extend the reach and effectiveness of the public health services.



How St John is helping

How St John is helping

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Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Our impact

Our impact

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Published: 28th October, 2020

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: The lack of knowledge almost destroyed Jim's family

Story: The lack of knowledge almost destroyed Jim's family

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Published: 26th October, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: Support and HIV testing for pregnant women in Zambia

Story: Support and HIV testing for pregnant women in Zambia

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Published: 2nd April, 2019

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: Educating men

Story: Educating men

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Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Kayosha: New Ways of helping

Kayosha: New Ways of helping

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Published: 2nd January, 2019

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: How our volunteers support Stella in Malawi

Story: How our volunteers support Stella in Malawi

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Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 7th January, 2020

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: Amazing Grace in Zimbabwe

Story: Amazing Grace in Zimbabwe

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Published: 30th October, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: Why Judith and Charles became St John Volunteers

Story: Why Judith and Charles became St John Volunteers

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Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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Story: Agnes is planning for a safe delivery

Story: Agnes is planning for a safe delivery

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Published: 1st January, 2017

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Stephan Beschle

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