Global shortage of midwives = 3.5 million health workers. Kenya's contribution to that shortage cannot be solved without bold policy action, expanded training, better pay, rural deployment, and professional recognition. Policymakers: The time to act is #NOW.
It’s time to talk about the state of maternal and newborn Health in Kenya because the data paints a grim picture. Tonight, on @NationAfrica we host a crucial X-space discussion with the experts who are shaping policy and saving lives at the bedside and beyond.
Join us from 7:30pm and let's deliberate on how to save lives at birth. #MaternalAndNewbornHealth #HealthyNation Link 🔗: https://t.co/mHNa8BtDGB @angienguku@Dimpled_Paed@JanetteKarimi@DrLauraKE@easali81@nyarondia@amosgetanda@HellenShikandah@Wanja_Mbuthia
🚨 ELON MUSK: “We paid significant attention to the Amish community. There was government overreach with the Amish farmers. They were upset, so we made sure they got out to vote.” 👨🌾
The launch of a Stakeholders Workshop for development of BSc Midwifery and PhD Midwifery curricula by the Department of Midwifery in Moi University College of Health Sciences with support from @UNFPAKen
I was glad to take part in a panel session to discuss “Safe Pregnancy” during the @MncahN 2nd AU International Conference on Maternal & Child Health @Safaripark_H. Midwifery led care will contribute to safe pregnancy & prevent maternal deaths. #EndMaternalChildDeaths#ICMNCH2018
As we think of the international day of the midwife, let's think universal health coverage and focus the lense on the midwife...a midwife is a primary health care providers.
For MNH care agenda to be realised, a midwife needs to be in the picture, be informed, be empowered, be knowledgeable, be updated on the current issues regarding the field.