Ekiti State Recruits 100 Skilled Birth Attendants to Boost Maternal and Child Healthcare

 



The Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project in Ekiti State has recruited 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal and child healthcare delivery in the state’s primary healthcare centres (PHCs).

Dr. Sunday Omoya, Ekiti State Coordinator for the IMPACT Project, announced this during an orientation programme in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday for the newly employed personnel, which include nurses, midwives, and community health officers.

A joint initiative between the World Bank and the Ekiti State Government, the IMPACT project aims to address staffing gaps in PHCs and enhance the quality of care available to pregnant women, thereby encouraging more women to seek safe deliveries within health facilities.

“The key goal of the IMPACT project is to reduce maternal and under-five mortality,” Dr. Omoya stated.
“We recognise the crucial role skilled birth attendants play in ensuring safe antenatal and delivery care. Access to trained professionals significantly increases the chances of survival for mothers and their babies.”

He noted that while many PHCs already have staff in place, the 100 newly recruited professionals are intended to complement existing personnel, improve care standards, and contribute meaningfully to the reduction of maternal mortality in Ekiti State.

“This recruitment is a direct response to community concerns about inadequate staffing. We encourage expectant mothers to visit the PHC closest to them for antenatal care and delivery,” Omoya added.
“With initiatives like the Ulerawa programme, which provides free healthcare for pregnant women, and the deployment of these skilled attendants, we are confident of improved outcomes.”

Strengthening Human Resources for Health at PHC Level

Also speaking at the event, the Chairperson of the Ekiti State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Olufunke Ogunbunmi, underscored the importance of the orientation in preparing the new recruits for the realities of clinical practice.

“You have been chosen to bridge the critical gap in human resources for health at the PHC level,” she said.
“As skilled birth attendants, your responsibility is to enhance the delivery of maternal and child health services in your communities. Your contribution will be key to improving health outcomes across the state.”

Dr. Ogunbunmi also praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his unwavering support for healthcare development, especially through the Ulerawa initiative and his consistent commitment to funding key health programmes.

“The governor’s prompt payment of counterpart funds and backing for maternal health services has made this progress possible,” she added.

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