Kwara trains health workers on use of partograph to combat maternal mortality
In an effort to address maternal mortality rates, the Kwara State Government has trained 193 health workers on the use of the Partograph, a critical tool for monitoring labor progress in pregnant women.
This training is aimed at equipping healthcare facilities across the state with the essential skills needed to enhance maternal health and prevent fatalities.
The training program, organized by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, was supported by the World Bank IMPACT project and concluded on Wednesday after three intensive days.
Participants were drawn from various Primary Health Care facilities throughout the state, focusing on the correct plotting of the Partograph to track labor and identify potential complications.
Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, emphasized the significance of the training: “This initiative is vital in ensuring that our healthcare workers have the competencies to prevent unnecessary deaths of mothers and children. It is essential for improving service delivery in our facilities.”
Dr. Michael Oguntoye, who represented Prof. Elelu, remarked on the anticipated impact of the training, stating, “The importance of this training cannot be overstated—it will significantly reduce maternal mortality in our state and improve the quality of childbirth processes.”
During the training, participants learned effective strategies to monitor both fetal and maternal health using the Partograph. Prof. Elelu noted, “When used correctly, the Partograph is an invaluable tool that can save lives by enabling early detection of complications.”
Dr. Medinat Olaosebikan, Focal Person for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health + Nutrition (RMNCAH+N), expressed her confidence in the training’s outcomes: “We expect to see a notable improvement in the quality of care at Primary Health Care facilities. This will ensure that mothers receive the best possible support during labor and can be promptly referred when complications arise.”
The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was commended for his commitment to investing in the health sector. Participants were urged to apply the skills and knowledge gained through the training for the betterment of their communities, ultimately aiming to ensure safer motherhood and reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the state.
