Ten newly recruited midwives have completed a crucial two-day workshop aimed at enhancing their ability to deliver comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. The training, held from June 23-24, 2025, in Bafoussam, focused on equipping midwives with the skills needed to support women and girls in hard-to-reach, conflict-affected areas.
The orientation workshop, hosted by CBC Health Services in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was designed to empower midwives with critical knowledge and practical skills. The midwives will serve in five health facilities across the North West and South West regions, where access to maternal healthcare is limited due to ongoing conflict.
Throughout the two-day workshop, participants were trained in various essential aspects of maternal healthcare, including Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC), the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and addressing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. The midwives also gained a deeper understanding of safety protocols in maternity care, humanitarian principles, and the importance of safeguarding in compliance with CBC Health Services policies.
Mr. Achataseh Godwill, Executive Officer for Operations and Development at CBC Health Services, represented the Director during the event. He provided participants with an overview of the structure of CBC Health Services, emphasizing its commitment to delivering quality healthcare services even in the most challenging environments. His address highlighted the critical role of these newly trained midwives in the ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and reproductive health services in conflict-affected communities.
The workshop was delivered using a mix of learning methods, including PowerPoint presentations, hands-on exercises, role-playing, and plenary discussions. Facilitators included UNFPA’s SRH and GBV experts, along with CBC Health Services’ SRH Focal Point, who guided participants through the key training modules.
The training is part of the 2025 UNFPA/CBCHS workplan, which seeks to improve SRH and SGBV services for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. By strengthening the capacities of midwives, the project aims to increase the uptake of SRH services and reduce maternal and neonatal deaths in regions where healthcare access is critical yet scarce. As part of this initiative, the CBC Health Services is deploying ten midwives to work across five health facilities: Ndu, Finkwi, Ashong, Ekondo Titi, and Kumba Baptist Hospital. Each facility will be staffed with two trained midwives for 12 months, ensuring that high-quality maternal and reproductive healthcare is available in these underserved communities.
