Sana'a - Saba:
The Ministry of Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Higher Institute for Health Sciences and UNICEF, has celebrated the graduation of 188 midwives from the "Resilience Class" for the academic year 1446 AH. The graduates hail from Marib, Raymah, Amran, Ibb, Taiz, Bayda, and Hodeida provinces.
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Nasher al-Qaoud congratulated the graduates, emphasizing their vital role in community health, especially given the country's current challenges. He highlighted midwifery as a noble humanitarian mission providing crucial care to mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. He urged them to apply their skills, particularly in implementing birth plans. The Ministry affirmed its commitment to midwife training, especially for remote areas, recognizing their central role in improving maternal and newborn health.
Province Undersecretary Dr. Najib al-Qubati hailed the graduation as a significant step for the health sector, aligning with leadership directives to promote rural health development. He noted the graduates' skills in emergency care for mothers, newborns, and children, emphasizing their importance in areas with limited specialized healthcare access. He described midwifery as a challenging yet rewarding humanitarian mission extending beyond healthcare to guidance and psychological support. The Ministry pledged continued support for the midwifery profession through training and enhanced presence in all health facilities.
UNICEF Deputy Representative Lana Kataw noted the graduation as the start of a compassionate career. She highlighted the significant decrease in maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Yemen, attributing this progress partly to the increased coverage of prenatal care, skilled birth attendance, facility-based births, and postpartum care, directly crediting the work of experienced midwives.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Ahlam Jumaan linked their graduation to the national vision for building a modern Yemeni state, emphasizing their readiness to serve and highlighting midwifery as a noble mission requiring compassion and dedication. The graduates then took the medical oath, and certificates were presented.
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