The national launch of the 2022 International Day of the Midwife has taken place at Techiman, in the Bono East Region, with a call for quality midwifery care nationwide to assist in improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu-Gyan, who made the call, said the government is committed to investing heavily in the training of more midwives for the improvement of maternal and newborn health outcomes.
“The inadequacy within the maternal health care system in Ghana is worrisome, and I wish to encourage the Ghana Health Service to continue its good work and forge ahead to ensure better health services for all women and children, especially in the rural areas,” he stated.
“What could be more beautiful, rewarding and refreshing than helping to bring new life into the world?” he asked, and expressed concern about the absence of midwives to man some of the CHPS compounds in the Bono East Region and other parts of the country.
The Minister expressed the hope that this year’s edition of the Day will offer midwives the platform to review their work and map out strategies to effectively deliver on their mandate.
About the day
Since 1992, International Midwives’ Day has been held on May 5. The Day is observed to honour the work of hardworking midwives and promote awareness about their importance in providing crucial care to mothers and their new born babies.
It also offers us an opportunity to recognize the efforts of midwives in making the world a better place.
Midwives have faced adversity, and risked their lives to offer excellent care to families and communities over the years in Ghana, and stakeholders agree it is proper that they are celebrated to acknowledge their contributions to the health and wellbeing of women and newborn babies.
The Theme for this year’s celebration is “100 Years of Progress, Transforming Midwifery Leadership in Ghana”
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