Webinar title: Implementation Guidance on Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a position statement on midwifery-led mode of care in 2024. Evidence has shown that more than 60% of all maternal and newborn deaths, including stillbirths, could be averted if the midwifery-led model of care is fully implemented by 2035. To support countries in accelerating the implementation of the midwifery-led model of care, the WHO has recently published the implementation guidance for the midwifery-led model of care. Over 90 stakeholders from both low and middle-income countries participated in drafting this implementation guidance. All governments and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Midwifery-led model of care should utilize this document to guide their work. This webinar aims to break down some of the key components of the implementation guidance in an easy-to-understand way for health workers, managers, leaders, midwives, and all stakeholders in the maternal and newborn health care spaces.
Speaker: Mr Humphrey Beja, National Midwives Association of Uganda – Deputy General Secretary
A midwife passionate about maternal and newborn health, sexual and reproductive health, and research. Currently, the Deputy General Secretary National Midwives Association of Uganda. In this role, he participated in drafting several national documents like the costed implementation plan for the roll out of EMOTIVE, a new approach being used to manage post-partum hemorrhage. He is an implementation science fellow at Mbarara University of Science and Technology-Uganda and his study is on alcohol use disorders and dementia among older adults. He has published research articles in the areas of HIV and modern contraceptives.
Date: Thursday, 17th of July 2025
Time: 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
Duration: 90 min
CPD Points: 1