FG reinstates commitment to improve midwifery practice

Minster of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has restated Federal Government’s commitment to raise the standard of midwifery practice in the country.
He spoke at the 2017 International Day of the Midwife in Abuja, yesterday.
He said government was pursuing the agenda through curricular review, human resource development and upgrade of training institutes among others.
He described human capacity development as one of the most critical elements of any functioning health care institution.
“There is also need to provide opportunity for a systemic process and absorbing of fresh graduates into the system.
“This administration is committed to providing enabling working environment through infrastructure, and training as well as regular promotion to deserving workers,” he said.
Adewole urged health workers to adopt a holistic approach in caring for patients to improve their confidence in the health care system.
Executive Director, UNFPA, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, said the organisation would support the midwifery schools through capacity building.
Represented by Dr Eugene Kongnyuy, he said UNFPA would also assist in strengthening the schools to meet global standard:
“UNFPA will also invest in human resource and equip the schools with materials such as books, modern laboratories and an enabling environment for them to effectively save lives.