OGUN GOVERNMENT TRAINS 50 ADHOC NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN NEWBORN RESUSCITATION
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To enhance the healthcare system in Ogun State and lower child mortality rates, the state government has provided neonatal resuscitation training to 50 ad-hoc nurses and midwives.
Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, revealed this during a two-day training session titled “Helping Babies Breathe.”
The Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board organized the training in partnership with pediatricians from Olabisi Onabanjo and Babcock University Teaching Hospitals. It targeted nurses and midwives from all 20 local government areas in the state.
Ogunsola explained that the program was designed to equip healthcare workers with the skills and knowledge needed to save newborns’ lives.
He highlighted the training’s focus on understanding the physiological changes during and after birth, as well as mastering chest compression techniques and medication use for neonatal resuscitation.
Ogunsola reaffirmed the vital role of nurses and midwives as the foundation of the healthcare system, emphasizing their importance in delivering care, driving change, and improving health outcomes.
He also commended the state government for bolstering the healthcare system, particularly through the accreditation of state-owned nursing and midwifery schools and their transition to collegiate status.
Dr. Victor Ayeni, the Lead Instructor, underscored the significance of the training, stating that it would ensure newborns could breathe properly after delivery.
He added that the training would help prevent lifelong disabilities caused by insufficient oxygen in the critical first minutes of life.
Representing the participants, Miss Olubunmi Alawode and Mr. Adesoye Adegboyega expressed gratitude to the state government for supporting their professional growth and prioritizing public health. They acknowledged that the training had provided them with crucial skills and confidence for handling emergencies.
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