Amanda Skene and Elisha Swift: Médecins Sans Frontières

Amanda and Elisha have both contributed their expertise to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Amanda served as a Midwife Activity Manager for MSF in 2018 and 2020, where she made significant contributions to improving the quality of maternal and reproductive healthcare in challenging settings. On the other hand, Elisha serves as a women’s health advisor for the Sydney Medical Unit of the MSF OCP, where she has provided critical guidance and support for women’s health issues.

In this episode, Amanda and Elisha share their valuable experiences and insights on working as midwives for MSF. Their perspectives on addressing the unique challenges of providing maternal and reproductive healthcare in humanitarian crises offer a compelling and informative discussion for anyone interested in this field.