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LSTM, NPMCN, WBFA launch advanced obstetrics training in Enugu

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As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in collaboration with the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and with support from the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), has commenced a three-day Advanced Obstetrics Surgical Skills (AOSS) training in Enugu State.

This impactful initiative highlights the commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across the country.

Hosted at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, the training convenes 29 resident doctors from various institutions affiliated with the NPMCN and 8 NPMCN faculty trainers. During the opening session, participants were introduced to the course objectives and the transformative potential of the training.

A Senior Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians in the UK, Dr Helen Allott, has played a key role in training the NPMCN examiners and residents. She highlighted the program’s powerful potential, emphasising how the training enables participants to refine their decision-making and surgical abilities, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for mothers and newborns.

“This program empowers you to enhance your decision-making and surgical skills, ultimately improving the quality of care for mothers and newborns,” she noted.

Senior leadership at the opening session included Professor Emmanuel Inyidobi, Chief Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Professor Inyidobi expressed gratitude to LSTM and its partners for bringing the AOSS training to the region, aligning with the hospital’s federal mandate to provide high-quality patient care, conduct cutting-edge research, and train healthcare professionals.

Professor O.J. Umuoorah, a faculty representative, also addressed the participants, stating: “Obstetrics and gynaecology require not just technical expertise but also sound decision-making. By the end of this training, you will be more confident and better prepared to meet the demands of your profession.

”Expanding this training program to Enugu further demonstrates the cascading impact of equipping healthcare workers with advanced skills. It proves the collective commitment of LSTM, NPMCN, and WBFA to fostering a sustainable healthcare system and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes,” Umuoorah added.

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