A total of 90 midwives and Community Health Nurses in Eastern Region are being trained on Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods as part of efforts to improve maternal health and family planning services.
The training workshop being held in batches with first 25 participants , organized by the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Ghana, seeks to address adolescent reproductive health challenges and reduce maternal deaths.
It aimed at equipping Midwives and community nurses in the Region with skills in administering Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods and life-saving skills in maternal health care.
The training is part of the 8th Country Programme of the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, which targets zero maternal deaths, zero unmet need for family planning, and zero gender-based violence.
Alexander Otopa, Focal Person told the media that the programme started in the year 2013 and is expected to end in the 2027 in 5 regions across Ghana .
He explained that Eastern Region came on board in the year 2024 based on its vulnerabilities in Maternal Health, Family Planning and gender and sexual based violence.
“The central focus on the programme is to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health, maternal and family outcomes .To achieve this, we started the journey by training midwives and CHNS and the results has been impactful .To sustain the gains, ERCC in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of the GHS with funding from UNFPA intends to train at least 90 midwives and CHNS all geared towards the attainment of the goals of the progrenme”.
Edith Asiedua Dompreh, Eastern Regional Public Health Nurse, said “we expect the participants to gave the skills provide quality services to clients in the communities without any complications and again prevent them from unwanted pregnancies”
Some participants shared their experiences, acknowledging the myths and misconceptions about contraceptives but expressing confidence that they are now better positioned to educate and support their communities.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Obed Kojo Ansah
