By Caleb Kuleke, GNA
Ho, Oct.14, GNA – Madam Leticia Atiah, the National President of the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana (NARM-GH), has said that reducing maternal and newborn mortality hinged on the knowledge, skills, and competence of midwives.
She emphasised that midwifery was a scientific, evidence-based profession, and that a continuous learning and exchange of best practices remained key to enhancing the quality of care delivered to mothers and newborn babies.
Madam Atiah made these remarks at the 2026 Midwifery Educators National Symposium, in Accra, which was held under the theme: “Scientific Session and Catch Them Young.”
The symposium aimed to sharpen participants’ scientific expertise as a vital mechanism for safe deliveries and maternal survival.
Madam Atiah told Ghana News Agency that Ghana recorded a high number of maternal deaths in 2025, with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—excessive bleeding after childbirth, identified as the leading cause.
She explained that the workshop was organised to train midwifery tutors on the effective management of PPH.
“The initiative aims to enhance instructional capacity and ultimately reduce maternal mortality across the country”, she added.
Madama Atiah called for increased investments in specialised midwifery training to adequately equip midwives with the requisite competencies and practical skills for managing severe complications like PPH.
The workshop also provided a platform for the participants to strategise on introducing student midwives to NARM-GH before their graduation, ensuring a seamless transition into active membership.
“We must not wait until they graduate before educating them about the importance of belonging to a professional association that advocates for their welfare, professional development, and collective interests,” Madam Atiah stated.
Madam Atiah charged the educators to ground student midwives in scientific excellence, engage them professionally, and proactively “catch them young” for NARM-GH.
She noted that their mentorship was indispensable in helping students appreciate the value of unity, professional solidarity, leadership, and active participation in advancing Ghanaian midwifery.
Madam Atiah urged them to boost the visibility and relevance of NARM-GH within their respective training institutions.
She asked them to create avenues for student engagement, mentorship, scientific education, and awareness of the Association’s core objectives to attract membership.
Madam Atiah expressed optimism that the session would generate actionable ideas to reinforce scientific midwifery practices while establishing effective strategies to recruit and retain the next generation of members.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah