With the aim of improving maternal and newborn safety at delivery, the Kwara State government has commenced a special 14-day training program of 25 health workers in Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ilorin, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, said the programme aims to reduce maternal mortality through the empowerment of frontline health workers with advanced obstetric skills.
“Not only will this training enhance clinical competence but also leadership competence among medical personnel. One needs to train leaders who can infuse their technical expertise with the realities of the current healthcare,” she added.
Dr. El-Imam also raised to the forefront the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery, revealing that the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has identified five Kwara facilities to lead the war against maternal mortality, offering free Caesarean sections and other essential services.
Thumbs up for the move, UNICEF’s state representative Dr. Hadiza Aliyu praised the government for establishing an environment of encouraging healthcare development and bringing quality medical care to people.
