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By – Sadat Dabo
The North East Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has successfully completed a regional step-down training programme on the Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) across five selected health facilities in the region.
The training focused on the WHO-recommended E-MOTIVE Bundle Strategy, an evidence-based approach designed for the prevention, early detection and effective management of postpartum haemorrhage, one of the leading causes of maternal deaths.
The initiative followed a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme held in Tamale on 22nd-24th, June 2026. The training was organised by the Family Health Division of the Ghana Health Service with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
The North East Region was represented at the ToT by two multidisciplinary teams from Binde Hospital and Janga Hospital, comprising Medical Superintendents and Midwives. Following the training, the two teams were tasked with cascading the knowledge and skills to frontline healthcare workers across selected facilities in the region.
The Binde Hospital team conducted step-down training at Yunyoo-Nasuan Health Centre from July 1 to 2, 2026, and at Baptist Medical Centre, Nalerigu, from July 7 to 8, 2026.
The Janga Hospital team, meanwhile, conducted training at Kubori Polyclinic from July 1 to 2, Walewale Municipal Hospital from July 8 to 9, and Chereponi Government Hospital from July 15 to 16, 2026.
The training brought together healthcare workers involved in maternal and newborn care, including midwives, medical officers, physician assistants, nurses, nurse anaesthetist, theatre and emergency staff
Participants underwent practical and skills-oriented sessions designed to strengthen their capacity to identify postpartum haemorrhage early and provide timely and effective management at the facility level
Speaking and facilitating during the programme, the Deputy Director of Clinical Care at the North East Regional Health Directorate, Iddrisu Mohammed, described the training as timely and critical to improving maternal health outcomes in the region
He disclosed that postpartum haemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal deaths in the North East Region over the past three years.
“This capacity-building activity is a key intervention towards reducing avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths,” Mr. Mohammed stated.
He further commended District Directors and heads of health facilities for their cooperation and financial and logistical support, which contributed to the success of the training.
The North East Regional Health Directorate says it remains committed to strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes to ensure that every mother in the region receives safe, timely and quality healthcare.
Source – gbcuraonline.com
