Halima* is seated front and centre in the small lecture hall. She, along with 13 other health extension workers, is here to attend the month long training on maternal and child health. The training is the result of the collaboration between Moyale Hospital and Ethiopian Somali Regions Dawa Zone. Being the only hospital that serves Dawa and other neighbouring zones within Ethiopian Somali Region, the hospital has as of late been establishing a strong partnership with the zone. “Had there been a strong maternal health system within the community, we would not have the complicated and late stage presentations we currently experience at the hospital.” said Tamiru Habtamu, head of Moyale’s labour ward and lead trainer of the program. “So what we hope to achieve with this training is to develop the knowledge and skills of the health extension workers so that they can go back into the community and address these gaps.” For his part, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer at Moyale stated “This collaboration shows regardless of the perceived boundaries between our two communities, we can come together to address a common goal.”
Mr Abdi, head of Ethiopian Somali Zonal Health Office, stated he appreciated the support Moyale was providing. “We will continue to work with the hospital in improving maternal health in our zone” he stated. The trainees will go thru a week long theoretical lecture session, followed by a 3 week attachment to hospital’s Labour ward for hands on lessons. *Real name changed Comments are closed.
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