Bukola Afeni
As part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system by equipping resident doctors with advanced surgical skills to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes,the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in collaboration with the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and supported by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has commenced the final phase of the Advanced Obstetrics Surgical Skills (AOSS) Training for 2024 in Lagos State.
The Faculty Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NPMCN, Dr Oluwole Ayodeji, said the program will have a remarkable impact on the Nigeria’s health care system.
According to the medical expert,the AOSS training has adopted a competency-based learning approach, seamlessly blending technical expertise with decision-making skills.
“Participants have consistently reported increased confidence in managing complex obstetric cases in their various institutions, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in addressing the country’s healthcare challenges.
The project has successfully trained 82 NPMCN examiners and 118 residents from affiliated institutions across Abuja, Kano, Enugu, and Lagos.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria contributes to 20% of global maternal deaths, further proving the importance of this training.
This milestone reflects the year-long effort to enhance the surgical skills and decision-making capabilities of obstetrics and gynecology doctors, addressing gaps in managing obstetric complications.
