Doctors with Africa CUAMM, under the project: “INCLUSIVE” AID 012590/06/09, is launching the present Simplified Tender to select printing materials service providers in Gambella.
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Doctors with Africa CUAMM South Sudan is launching the present Local Open Procedure open to all vendors in South Sudan with this aim:
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Ensure quality health care at primary level by strengthening the capacities of those deployed on the frontline of healthcare service delivery is key to achieve long-lasting and effective results. This is the commitment leading the partnership between CUAMM and URSSCI, the Union of Religious in Health and Social Affairs in Ivory Coast.
In the last ten years (2012 to 2021), Ivory Coast has made significant progress in maternal, neonatal, and child health. Maternal mortality has decreased from 614 to 385 per 100,000 live births (LB), under-five mortality from 108 to 74 per 1,000 LB, and neonatal mortality from 38 to 30 per 1,000 LB. However, these rates remain high compared to the sustainable development goals (SDG). The leading causes of neonatal deaths are prematurity (31.6%), asphyxia (27.5%), and infections (20.2%) (Ivory Coast’s “Every Newborn” Action Plan 2018-2020). Achieving SDG target 3 by 2030 requires implementing high-impact interventions for mothers, newborns, and children.
In this context of improving neonatal care, the Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage (MSHPCMU), through the PNSME and with CUAMM’s support, is implementing the “Health for All” project in 13 Christian faith-based health facilities. This project aims to contribute to improving the quality of health services amidst URSSCI health facilities to serve vulnerable populations, in line with national plans and priorities. Achieving this goal involves training and capacity building for health personnel in charge of managing the health centres.
As part of it, a five-days training course on essential neonatal care and resuscitation was held at the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (CERAO) in Abidjan, in March. The course offered by Doctors with Africa CUAMM and funded by Eni was co-organized by the Coordination Directorate of the National Program for Maternal and Child Health (DC-PNSME).
Thirty healthcare workers from 13 healthcare facilities of the Union of Religious in Health and Social Affairs in Ivory Coast (URSSCI) participated in the training that aimed at strengthening the clinical knowledge and skills of participants in the proper management of newborns. Among the activities performed: newborn resuscitation within the “Golden Minute,” administration of essential newborn care, infections prevention and control.
2 national paediatric trainers from the PNSME in collaboration with 2 international paediatric trainers from CUAMM in-person, engaged the attendees using a participatory approach based on theoretical and practical learning. The theoretical phase was based on teaching techniques including questions and answers, brainstorming, illustrated lectures, and discussions while practical demonstrations on anatomical models supported learning activities on essential care, neonatal resuscitation and nasogastric tube placement.
«The training we are holding are not only a fruitful occasion for health workers and providers to improve their competencies but also a mean to pursue the objectives set by the Ministry of Health who called for quality health services for all» said Dr N’guessan Rebecca paediatrician at PNSME who concluded «By supporting the PNSME in the implementation of this activity, CUAMM is enabling health workers at Primary Contact Public Health Establishments ESPC (Etablissements Sanitaires Publics de Premier contact) to improve the care of mothers, newborns and children»
The participants were assessed through initial, mid-course, and final questionnaires and gained a certificate of participation. The final evaluation highlighted the need to continue the capacity-building process for healthcare workers. Further and regular on-site theoretical and practical training sessions are already scheduled for the next months, in collaboration with the Coordination Directorate of the National Program for Maternal and Child Health and international neonatology experts, in order to improve the capacity of facilities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Ivory Coast.
Considerable progress in maternal and newborn health were achieved during the Millennium Development Goal era in Africa. Despite this, maternal and perinatal mortality remain among the leading causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications every day, of which nearly 99% occur in developing countries, with over half occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. According to data, Mozambique has one of the highest maternal and neonmatal mortality rate in the world due to pregnancy complications and/or delay in receiving emergency medical attention.
Most maternal deaths are associated with hemorrhaging, unsafe abortions, obstructed labor, infection, or eclampsia –causes that could be prevented if women received timely care during medical emergencies. Referral care represents an important step in the management of the sick, especially vulenrable groups such as women and children. UR-Beira project aims at reversing this course by offering the people of Beira timey and effective referral in case of emergency. 8 workers trained in emergency management work around the clock at the call-in centre to respond and handle the requests they receive from 17 health centres and subsequently arrange the referral to Beira General Hospital – HCB. The focus is on women and children: since February 1, 2022 19,700 referrals of which 6,600 maternal and 4,000 neonatal emergencies have been performed thanks to the referral.
«Today, we celebrate the inauguration of the call-in centre in collaboration with the Italian Cooperation with great satisfaction» said Gianni Bardini – Italian Ambassador in Mozambique. This project enforce the collaboration between Italy and Mozambique and prove the commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the Mozambican populations by the Italian government»
UR-Beira project is being implemented by Doctors with Africa CUAMM in collaboration with Regione Veneto, Ca’ Foscari University, Padua Croce Verde, together with local health authorities AS Serviço Provincial de Saúde de Sofala (SPS) and Serviço Distrital de Saúde, Mulher e Acção Social (SDSMAS) and Direção Nacional de Assistência Médica (DNAM).
«This intervention goes beyond traditional cooperation projects as it has brought together multiple partners who have collaborated towards achieving a common goal» said Luigi Zanin – from Regione Veneto.
The inauguration represents a milestone in the promotion of healthcare services in Mozambique being the call-in centre and the referral system the first in the country.
«I wish to thank all the partenrs involved for choosing Sofala province for the introduction of this pivotal intervention- said the Sofala Province Secretary of State Sandra Jeronimo Francisco Chamutotana. I call everybody to assume the responsibility of this service and to work tirelessly to make it possible to both expand the service within Sofala province and beyond, reaching more areas across the country».
Doctors with Africa CUAMM invites you all to “Research for quality health cooperation: an African perspective on lessons and results” which will be held at Palazzo Bo, Main Hall, Via VIII Febbraio n. 2, on Saturday, June 8,2024 from 9:30 to 1:00 pm.
Discussions on health-related issues and health system management will drive the debate during the event meant to bring attention to the pivotal role of scientific research in health cooperation in Africa before rising emergencies.
Research does have the potential to provide a better understanding of contexts therefore drive successful and respectful implementation in collaboration with local institutions and communities. Such approach is key to assess both accessibility and quality of health services, identify social determinants, evaluate technological advances and social innovations through community-driven engagement.
To outline paths and future perspectives for research in Africa, we will engage in dialogue with representatives from International and African research institutions, giving voice to field experiences, youth, the Italian academia, and private foundations.
