Nurses and midwives are natural leaders in their communities. They play powerful roles in advancing primary health care, making sure women and their families receive safe, high-quality, and respectful care. But nurses and midwives still struggle to get the recognition and support they deserve, so over the next few months, we will showcase these primary health care champions who are essential for the world’s health and wellbeing.
To open this series, we visit Diego Raymundo, a nurse in Nebaj, Guatemala. Diego oversees eight health posts in the region as part of a government strategy to increase coverage of health services. Read his story to learn more about how he powers primary health care.
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