By Ugochukwu Alaribe
UMUAHIA — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained traditional birth attendants across communities in Abia State on safe pregnancy practices and childbirth management as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn health.
Speaking during the training, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, said traditional birth attendants play important roles as community-based caregivers, particularly in areas where access to formal healthcare services is limited.
Ogbuku, represented by Mrs Dare Olokor Kwame, said the programme was designed to equip traditional birth attendants with the knowledge and skills required to promote safer pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care and financial preparedness during pregnancy.
The workshop, attended by over 150 traditional birth attendants from the six local government areas of Abia South Senatorial District, focused on evidence-based practices, cultural sensitivity, collaboration with healthcare professionals and improved maternal and newborn care.
