The Kwara State Ministry of Health has launched a three-day Safer Birth Bundle of Care training programme for data collectors to help end preventable maternal and child deaths. The programme, which began on Thursday, is being organised in collaboration with the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health Project and Laerdal Global Health.
Commissioner for Health, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, said the initiative is a milestone in the state’s efforts to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, stressing that credible and measurable data is crucial for identifying problems and implementing solutions. She urged participants to approach the training with dedication and continuous learning.
Obinna Orjingene, Country Director of Laerdal Global Health, noted that the training equips data collectors with the knowledge and tools to accurately capture and report maternal and newborn health data, strengthening service delivery and reducing preventable deaths.
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UNICEF representative Hadiza Haliyu described the training as vital for improving health data systems and maternal and newborn outcomes, commending the state government’s commitment and strategic partnerships to accelerate progress in ending preventable maternal and child mortality.