Anambra State Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNICEF has ended a two-day Neo-Natal round table discussion on helping baby’s breath.
The skill-based programme and initiative of the wife of the governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, was held at the Onitsha General Hospital for health workers within the zone.
The discussion training for public and faith-based health facilities had over one hundred participants drawn from the six council areas of Onitsha Zone.
Declaring the training open, the commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, observed that the workshop had become imperative in assisting health workers to improve their ability and practical skills required for advanced care in their various facilities.
The Commissioner represented by the state coordinator, Reproductive Health, Dr. Uju Okoye, restated the commitment of the present administration to reform the health sector and reduce the rate of infant mortality.
Describing the training as apt, Dr Obidike noted that over four hundred health personnel from the four zones in the state will benefit from the training aimed at increasing skills, integrating and understanding essential care required for neo-natal emergency resuscitation method and stimulation to breath.
Tutoring participants on how to prevent diseases, a resource person, Dr. Chinelo Madubuike, updated them with relevant information and safety guides to prevent diseases and maintained that prevention remains the best way in eradicating diseases, dismissing cultural beliefs that will increase the risk of neo-natal deaths.
Another resource person and a pediatrician, Dr. Obinna Ajaegbu, sensitized them on “Assessment of the new born, physical examination, temperature monitoring, control weight, and breast feeding, reminding them as care givers to be familiar with abnormal situations and danger signs.
Speaking to ABS, one of the facilitators, Dr. Chinedu Agu, thanked the state government for the enlightenment, noting that such training is critical in equipping health workers for more productivity.
In an interview, some of the participants, including Mrs. Onyinye Obi and Mrs. Nkiru Ikegwuonu, identified the training as an inspiring development for knowledge transfer and human support services.
The training featured pictorial illustrations, as well as question and answer session.
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