A total of 90 midwives and Community Health Nurses in the Eastern Region are being trained in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods as part of efforts to improve maternal health and family planning services.
The training workshop, held in batches with the first 25 participants, is organised by the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Ghana.
It seeks to address adolescent reproductive health challenges and reduce maternal deaths.
It aims to equip midwives and community nurses in the region with skills in administering Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods and life-saving techniques in maternal healthcare.
