Seda Vertis North Hotel Midwives Summit 2025: Empowering Midwives, Expanding Access to Reproductive Health in the UHC Era

THE Integrated Midwives Association of the Phillippines (IMAP), with the support of Organon (Philippines) Incorporated, is convening the Midwives Summit 2025, a landmark gathering that underscores the indispensable role of midwives in driving universal health coverage (UHC) and sustaining women’s health in communities nationwide.

“This Summit is for every midwife who continues to serve women, familles, and communities with compassion, competence, and dedication. it is a platform to gain new knowledge, strengthen practical skills, and renew our shared passion for advancing women’s health. Together, let us continue to uplift the lives of women and communities across the country,” says Patricia Gomez, Executive Director of IMAP

With the theme “Empowering Midwives, Expanding Access: Advancing Reproductive Health in the UHC Era,” the Summit brings together midwives, government leaders, non-government organizations, and development partners to explore how midwifery mare effectively contributes to the goals of UHC.

A central focus of the discussions is the importance of family planning as a foundation of reproductive health and community well-being. Experts emphasize how midwives, often the most accessible healthcare providers in rural and underserved areas, expand choices for women and families, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate care.

The Summit also highlights the evolving role of midwives in contraceptive counseling and provision, with emphasis on long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These methods are vital in addressing gaps in family planning access, and midwives are uniquely positioned to guide women in making informed reproductive health decisions.

Another key theme is the role of midwives in advancing universal access to reproductive health (RH) services, aligned with national priorities and the global commitment to UHC. By expanding service delivery points and strengthening their integration into the health system, midwives help bridge the divide in reproductive healthcare, particularly in geographically. isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Organon Philippines, a strong advocate of women’s health, emphasizes its commitment to complementing public efforts through meaningful partnerships. “At Organon, we recognize that meaningful impact is only possible when government, healthcare professionals, and the private sector work together. Midwives are often the first and most trusted point of contact for women in their communities, and we are committed to ensuring they have the right tools, training, and innovations to continue providing quality reproductive and maternal healthcare.” says Carole Lopez, External Affairs and Communications Lead for Organon in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

As we look to the future, our commitment is clear: to stand side by side with government and with healthcare workers- doctors, nurses, and midwives, complementing public efforts and strengthening collaborative care.”

The program also includes updates to national family planning policies and insights from development partners on sustaining midwifery programs. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the Summit creates an enabling environment where midwives maximize their role in expanding access to reproductive health services and sustaining women’s well-being.

Ultimately, the Midwives Summit 2025 shines a spotlight on midwives as indispensable drivers of reproductive health: advocates, service providers, and partners in improving health outcomes for every Filipino community.

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