Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Ogun State government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its healthcare system by training 50 adhoc nurses and midwives on neonatal resuscitation. This initiative aims to reduce the mortality rate among children in the state.
According to Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, the training program, tagged “Helping Babies Breathe,” was facilitated by the Board in collaboration with pediatricians from Olabisi Onabanjo and Babcock University Teaching Hospitals in Abeokuta.
The two-day training program focused on equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to save newborns in the three Senatorial Districts of the state.
Ogunsola noted that the training covered physiologic changes that occur during and after birth, as well as the use of chest compressors and medication to resuscitate babies.
He emphasized the critical role that nurses and midwives play in providing care, leading change, and driving improvements in health outcomes.
Ogunsola expressed his appreciation for the present administration’s unwavering support in strengthening the healthcare system.
He highlighted the government’s efforts towards ensuring the accreditation of all state-owned Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, as well as their transition to the current collegiate state. This move is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the state.
By empowering healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge, the state is taking a crucial step towards reducing infant mortality rates and promoting better health outcomes for its citizens.
