The government has announced plans to hire 25,000 midwives to enhance maternal healthcare services. The move is intended to improve access to health care in remote communities. The health minister emphasized the importance of increasing the number of trained professionals in the field.
The initiative follows a recent report highlighting gaps in maternal care across rural regions. The report noted that many women in these areas lack access to skilled birth attendants. The government has allocated additional funding to support the recruitment and training of midwives.
This expansion comes after years of advocacy for better maternal health infrastructure. Previous efforts have focused on improving hospital facilities and training existing staff. The new midwives will work in community health centers and mobile clinics. The government hopes to reduce maternal mortality rates by increasing the availability of professional care during childbirth.
