Enugu State: LSTM launches obstetrics surgical training

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in partnership with the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), has launched a three-day Advanced Obstetrics Surgical Skills (AOSS),  training in Enugu.

A statement by Jennifer Eziuloh, Advocacy, Communications, and Campaign Manager at the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), issued on Saturday in Abuja, stated that the training is being run in collaboration with her office.

She explained that the training is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and is being hosted by the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu.

“This impactful initiative underscores the commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across the country.

“The training convenes 29 resident doctors from various institutions affiliated with the NPMCN, as well as eight NPMCN faculty trainers,” Eziuloh said.

During the opening session, participants were introduced to the course objectives and the transformative potential of the training.

The statement also quoted Dr Helen Allott, a Senior Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at LSTM, who has played a key role in training the NPMCN examiners and resident doctors, stating that the training would enhance the skills of medical officers.

Allott, a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians UK, noted the programme’s potential to refine participants’ decision-making and surgical skills, improving care for mothers and newborns.

“This programme empowers you to improve your decision-making and surgical skills, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for mothers and newborns,” she said.

The statement also quoted Prof. Emmanuel Inyidobi, the Chief Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, who expressed gratitude to LSTM and its partners for bringing the AOSS training to the region.

He said it aligned with the hospital’s federal mandate to provide high-quality patient care, conduct cutting-edge research, and train healthcare professionals.

Prof. Joseph Umuoorah, a faculty representative, addressed participants, saying, “Obstetrics and gynaecology require not just technical expertise but also sound decision-making.”

He added that by the end of the training, participants would be more confident and better prepared to meet the demands of their profession.

“Expanding this training programme to Enugu further demonstrates the cascading impact of equipping healthcare workers with advanced skills.

“It proves the collective commitment of LSTM, NPMCN, and WBFA to fostering a sustainable healthcare system and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes,” Umuoorah said.