FG, Kwara train 290 health workers on skilled birth attendance

On October 29, 2026, the Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, initiated a training program for 290 healthcare workers focused on skilled birth attendance. This program aims to enhance the skills of health workers in the region to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

The training is part of efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Kwara State. Officials have emphasized the importance of skilled birth attendance in ensuring safer childbirth experiences for mothers and their newborns. The initiative reflects a commitment to improving healthcare services and addressing critical health challenges in the community.

Reported by The Nation, Punch.