A three-day vital Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) training saw healthcare providers in Nakuru County deeply engaged in practical simulations, honing their skills to manage critical obstetric emergencies.
The training, a collaborative effort between Dandelion Africa (a non-governmental organisation) and the Nakuru County Department of Health, is focused on equipping frontline workers with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to address life-threatening complications such as postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, and neonatal resuscitation.
Director for Health Joy Mugambi said the emphasis of the training is on practical application and sustainability, ensuring that these newly acquired skills are effectively implemented within the region's health facilities. "This initiative is a crucial step towards improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Nakuru,'' she said.
She noted that the focus on improved obstetrics within Nakuru, and across Africa, plays a pivotal role in the reduction of child mortality. Hence the training in EmONC equips healthcare providers to effectively manage complications that often lead to maternal and newborn deaths.
