June 20, 2025

Strengthening Maternal Health: A successful Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills training Concludes in Gombe and Port Harcourt

June 20, 2025

Strengthening Maternal Health: A successful Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills training Concludes in Gombe and Port Harcourt

This Frontline Friday, I welcome the successful conclusion of our Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine & Wellbeing Foundation Africa Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills (AOSS) training at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, alongside the concluded training at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, both part of an ongoing effort under the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) to equip Nigeria’s maternal health workforce with life-saving clinical skills.

Funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and managed by Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), the programme is delivered by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Nigeria, with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa proud to support its impactful implementation.

Through intensive, hands-on sessions, resident doctors in Gombe and Port Harcourt strengthened core competencies in perioperative care, blood transfusion safety, assisted vaginal delivery techniques (including use of the ventouse), and the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist. Simulation-based learning and direct mentorship ensured participants were able to apply their knowledge in realistic emergency scenarios, boosting both clinical confidence and patient safety.

I also extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Bukar Yakubu Lakube and the leadership of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, and the leadership of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, for their collaboration and commitment to excellence in care.

 

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