Ethiopia is building a new generation of midwives through a novel training approach that focuses on delivering competent, confident and respectful care to mothers and newborns.
Ethiopian Midwives Learn Respectful, Competent Care
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Transforming the Midwifery Learning Experience in Ethiopia
Simulation using models and activities that mimic the reality of patient care are an important component of the midwifery education and have been linked to marked improvements in retaining knowledge and skills, and in building confidence in students practicing health providers.
eLearning Brings Vital Information to Nurse-Midwife in Zambia
As a health care provider in rural Zambia, nurse-midwife Michael Mweetwa Chinene struggled to stay current with evolving best practices in HIV and tuberculosis care.
“I have a very busy schedule at my facility,” said Chinene, who works in Mazabuka District in the Southern Province, “and it’s difficult to access learning opportunities.”
Yet, the clients Chinene serves—HIV patients with TB—require prompt and correct diagnosis, regular treatment and appropriate case management. Without the ability to get the latest information in patient management, Chinene said his “confidence to be able to provide specific services (for these clients) declined.”