Speakers: Yasmin Vaughan, Kathleen Pfohl and Mariama Massaquoi
Facilitator: Hayat Gomaa
Abstract:
Skilled birth attendants, particularly midwives, play a crucial role in reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths. In January 2024, Helping Children Worldwide collaborated with six other organizations to host a 5-day training conference on emergency procedures in maternal and newborn health in Sierra Leone. Our presentation will argue that organizations should prioritize investments in training and supporting midwives in LMICs, highlighting the positive and sustainable impact on both health outcomes and broader development goals. Further, presenters will talk in a panel discussion about best practices for these trainings, highlighting practical steps to planning a training conference, lessons learned, and the value that collaboration brings to this work.
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Access: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85373576460?pwd=l2xslTCriTHrNZaMh99pyZc3tKKc1m.1
Recording: TBA
