By B. Linus Flomo
The Minister of Health, Louise Kpoto, has been striving to improve the healthcare system in Liberia since taking office in February 2024.
One of her key initiatives has been to strengthen cooperation between China and Liberia in healthcare system strengthening.
In line with this initiative, 28 Liberians, including four OBGYN specialists and 24 nurses left Liberia for China to participate in a three-week Maternal Emergencies Management training in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province in Southwest China.
This training program is a significant opportunity for these healthcare professionals to enhance their skills and expertise in managing maternal emergencies, which are crucial in reducing maternal mortality rates in Liberia.
The program will cover various aspects of maternal healthcare, including labor and delivery complications, postpartum hemorrhage, and emergency newborn care.
The initiative to send these healthcare professionals to China for training is a testament to the commitment of both the Liberian and Chinese governments to collaborate and support each other in healthcare capacity building.
It also underscores the mutual respect and cooperation between the two countries in addressing critical healthcare needs.
The training program in China is expected to provide the Liberian participants with valuable insights, knowledge, and practical skills that will further equip them to provide high-quality maternal healthcare upon their return to Liberia. This, in turn, will contribute to the overall improvement of maternal and child healthcare services in the country.
Dr. Louise M. Kpoto expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for their support in providing this valuable opportunity for Liberian healthcare professionals.
She emphasized the importance of such collaborative efforts in enhancing the capabilities of healthcare workers and ultimately improving health outcomes for the people of Liberia.
The participation of Liberian healthcare professionals in the Maternal Emergencies Management training in China marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the healthcare system in Liberia.
It demonstrates the continued dedication of the Ministry of Health to invest in the training and development of its healthcare workforce, with the aim of delivering better healthcare services to the Liberia people.
