The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the TYDF Foundation, the Federal Ministry of Health, and State Ministries of Health, has trained 75 frontline health workers in Taraba, Edo, and Enugu States to improve emergency maternal and newborn care.
The training focused on lifesaving Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC/CEmONC), equipping healthcare workers with practical skills to respond promptly and effectively when mothers and newborns face life-threatening complications.
As part of the initiative, 12 health facilities across the three states were also supported to strengthen their capacity to deliver quality emergency care.
Dr. Evbomemen Solomon, a medical officer, said the knowledge and skills gained from the training would contribute to improved healthcare delivery and better outcomes for mothers and newborns.
The initiative underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s frontline health system and reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths by ensuring that skilled healthcare providers and essential emergency services are available when they are needed most.
