Addis Ababa, May 2, 2026 — The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) CPD Center, in collaboration with Eka Kotebe General Hospital, successfully completed a 12-day Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) training held from April 20 to May 2, 2026.
The training, financed by Eka Kotebe General Hospital, aimed to strengthen the knowledge and clinical competencies of midwives in providing quality emergency obstetric and newborn care and contributing to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
The first six days combined interactive classroom learning with competency-based simulation practice at the EMwA CPD Center. Participants then completed clinical skills checkouts before undertaking six days of supervised clinical attachment at high-case-load facilities, supported by experienced midwife mentors.
A total of 20 midwives successfully completed the training and received certificates carrying 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
At the closing ceremony, Dr Fikadu Adugna (Quality and innovation corporate director), Woynabeba Damene (CPD, Practicum and Research Director), and Dr Tsegaye Gizaw(MCH Team Leader) from Eka Kotebe General Hospital and EMwA highlighted the importance of continuous professional development and strengthening midwives’ clinical competencies to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns.
As part of the collaboration, EMwA also donated essential equipment to Eka Kotebe General Hospital, including neonatal suction equipment, blood pressure apparatus, thermometers, measuring tapes, and other essential supplies to support maternal and newborn care services.
