By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Anloga (VR), Feb. 12, GNA – The “Young Shall Grow International,” an NGO in collaboration with Ghana Health Services has organised an intensive training for 18 Traditional Birth attendants (TBAs) from various communities in the Anloga District of the Volta Region.
The training was to enhance the knowledge and skills of TBAs in delivering quality services to pregnant women and newborns to focus on nutrition, healthy living, and identifying discomfort and diseases.
Mr Francis Tsitsikla, the Coordinator of the programme, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said participants, comprising of five men and 13 women, were drawn from Dzita-Agbledomi, Anyanui, Wededenu, Tunu, Bomigo, and Atito communities for the exercise.
He explained that the facilitators and trainers included two retired midwives from Germany, Jane Stein and Julia Ackermann, and a Ghanaian retired midwife, Christine Gbekle, who took the participants through various delivery programmes.
“The training is expected to improve the quality of care provided by TBAs to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in the areas,” he said.
He said the TBAs were formally introduced to maternity wards at Anloga, Keta, Atorkor, and Anyanui health facilities to familiarise with other healthcare workers in the area.
Mr Tsitsikla stated that the initiative is part of the efforts to strengthen collaboration between TBAs and the health system in the area to recognise the crucial roles TBAs play in maternal and newborn healthcare.
He said studies have shown that training TBAs could significantly reduce delivery complications and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies and urged the public to collaborate with the health workers.
The Ghana Health Service has been working to improve maternal healthcare, including initiatives to train and support TBAs.
The training programme was also described as a step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality and improving healthcare for all.
Other information gathered by the GNA revealed that the Young Shall Grow International, has been involved in various healthcare projects in the country, including educating and training of youth on various healthcare situations.
The organisation also works closely with local communities and partners in addressing healthcare challenges and improving living standards.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei
