Midwives are defenders of women’s rights
The first class of students in the Post-RM Bachelor of Science in Midwifery programme in Uganda, the country's first such programme.
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Article Author: Midwives are defenders of women’s rights
Media Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Date: 6 May 2019
With the shortage of doctors an issue across East Africa and calls for increased wages for nurses and midwives, the future may seem bleak for the healthcare sector. Behind the scenes, however, steps are being taken to ensure that nurses and midwives are working effectively. The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Aga Khan…
With the shortage of doctors an issue across East Africa and calls for increased wages for nurses and midwives, the future may seem bleak for the healthcare sector. Behind the scenes, however, steps are being taken to ensure that nurses and midwives are working effectively. The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Aga Khan University (AKU SoNaM), launched in the year 2000, is feeding into that vision. It gives registered Ugandan nurses and midwives a chance to upgrade their education and competence while continuing to work and support their families reports Dr Edwards, a professor of Midwifery Education and Practice at the Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa.