{"id":74260,"date":"2024-05-28T15:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T15:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/ob-gyn-residency-training-set-to-enhance-maternal-child-healthcare"},"modified":"2024-05-28T15:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T15:49:23","slug":"ob-gyn-residency-training-set-to-enhance-maternal-child-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/ob-gyn-residency-training-set-to-enhance-maternal-child-healthcare","title":{"rendered":"OB-GYN residency training set to enhance maternal, child healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda has recorded 1,700 maternal deaths in the past five years, of which more than half are linked to delays and poor quality care, and two-thirds occur during the night shift when staffing and resources are most constrained, according to Health Management Information System (HMIS).<\/p>\n

To increase enrolment and expand training capacity in both public and private institutions, to eventually upsurge the number of qualified healthcare professionals and ensure proper workforce distribution across the country to reduce the number of maternal deaths, the government launched an obstetrics and gynaecology (OB-GYN) residency training programme on May 24, 2024, at Rwamagana Level Two Teaching Hospital, in Eastern Province.<\/p>\n

The programme which will reach all teaching hospitals aligns with the government-approved 4×4 Reform that intends to quadruple healthcare worker production within the next four years to meet the WHO recommendation of at least 4 healthcare professionals per 1,000 population density, and also strengthen the healthcare system, improve access to quality sexual and reproductive health services, and address the healthcare needs of women and girls.<\/p>\n

Dr Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health (R) and other officials during a guided tour of Rwamagana Hospital<\/p>\n

During the launch, Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State for Health, told resident doctors that they are embarking on an exceptional journey of learning to provide proper service and care to the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage you to do your best and we will render any kind of support you need,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Butera stressed that OB-GYN is the first programme but promised a launch of other projects very soon.<\/p>\n

He mentioned that progress has been made in the last 15 years, though it\u2019s not at a speedy pace, but with dedication and tenacity, he anticipates refinement.<\/p>\n

Butera urged resident doctors to work closely with the training hospitals and district leadership, as well as engage with the community to better understand the concerns of the locals and find solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis programme will soon yield results as maternal and child health and training of the workforce are at the centre of our priorities,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

Senait Fisseha, Vice President of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, said it was an honour to celebrate the key events to improve maternal and reproductive health and the health and well-being of women and girls in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is evidence of how seriously the Ministry of Health has responded to the challenge of the health workforce gaps across the country. Eighteen months ago, the \u20184×4 Reform\u2019 was an idea on paper and today we are celebrating its launch.<\/p>\n

\u201cRwanda has 120 OB-GYNs, serving a population of 13 million. Although there is more focus on women specialists, we need men as well for the health and well-being of communities. We have nurses, midwives, general practitioners, and community health workers because it takes an entire ecosystem and community to tackle this problem,\u201d Fisseha stated.<\/p>\n

She highlighted that the effort embarked on by the Ministry of Health and its partners will help to accelerate, and increase the number of gynaecologists, and that the programme demonstrates that Africa can rely on itself.<\/p>\n

Fisseha mentioned that the training is not a singular fix to maternal and reproductive health challenges in Rwanda, stressing the need to pair it with other systems and policy reforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need task-shifting services so as not to rely on OB-GYNs. How do we train our community health workers? How does the ministry shift policies? How do we work with parliament to ensure that sexually active young girls can access contraception? We can\u2019t deny the fact that our communities see a high rate of gender-based and sexual violence. That means young girls need to be protected. We are yet to start community health programmes to create stronger links between health facilities and communities. But this is an incredibly tremendous step towards every Rwandan woman and girl having the care they need and deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Dr Ariella Ntadohoka, a resident in OB-GYN, the residency programme is a milestone that doctors have all worked tirelessly to achieve.<\/p>\n

She noted that their journeys to this point have been filled with years of rigorous study, countless exams, and invaluable clinical experiences. Yet, despite all the preparation, nothing quite compares to the reality of starting the next chapter in a career.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs first-year residents, we are eager to learn, grow, and contribute, and mostly embrace the long hours, late nights, and the steep learning curve that comes with this demanding yet fulfilling profession. We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional care to our patients,\u201d Ntadohoka said.<\/p>\n

The postgraduate OB-GYN programme will train up to 60 residents annually and is a collaborative effort of various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, the Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RSOG), the University of Rwanda (UR), and 10 Level Two teaching hospitals.<\/p>\n

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