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The Mkunga Marathon is a flagship awareness and fundraising event held as part of International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2026, under the theme “One Million More Midwives.” It aims to highlight the critical role of midwives in saving lives and improving maternal and newborn health, while bringing together communities, health professionals, partners, and policymakers for a shared cause.

As part of the commemoration of the International Day of Midwives on 5 May 2026, The Midwife in Action’s Association (MAA) will organize a voluntary blood donation activity under the theme: “4,000 More Midwives for Burundi — #EveryMidwifeCounts.” The event will take place on 3 May 2026 at Kanyosha Minor Seminary starting at 9:00 AM, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS).

This event celebrates the International Day of the Midwife and brings together pregnant women, mothers and healthcare professionals in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The event will focus on the essential role of midwives in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, highlighting the importance of midwife-led care for women, babies and families.