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Welcome Dr. Mariamawit AsfawMaternal, Child and Adolescent Health Service Lead Executive Officer, Ministry of Health to the Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is honored to welcome Dr. Mariamawit Asfaw, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Service Lead Executive Officer at the Ministry of Health, to the Ethiopian Midwives Association Her visit provides an important opportunity to learn more about EMwA’s work, exchange experiences, and build a stronger partnership for the future of midwifery and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in Ethiopia. Your visit is highly valued as an opportunity to strengthen dialogue, celebrate progress, share learning, and build a stronger partnership for the future of midwifery and maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in Ethiopia Together, we can strengthen midwifery, improve quality of care, and contribute to healthier women, newborns, children, adolescents, families, and communities. What We Do 1. Strengthening Midwifery Practice EMwA supports the continuous professional development of midwives and promotes evidence-based, competency-driven practice. The Association works with health facilities, training institutions, government partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen the knowledge, skills, leadership, and professional capacity of midwives. 2. Improving Maternal and Newborn Health EMwA implements and supports initiatives that contribute to improved antenatal, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care. The Association promotes respectful maternity care, continuity of care, quality improvement, and models of care that place women and newborns at the center of health services. 3. Advancing the Midwifery Model of Care EMwA is supporting the development of the Midwifery Model of Care (MMoC) Protocol and Implementation Guide to promote continuity of care, teamwork, appropriate deployment of midwives, and woman-centered care. In addition, EMwA is piloting the Midwifery Model of Care in three health facilities across Amhara and Sidama Regions and in Addis Ababa City Administration. Through baseline assessments, MMoC orientation, mentorship, and implementation support,…

The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is a professional association envisioned to empowered midwives, quality care for every family in everywhere through continuing professional development (CPD) that ensure high-quality, RMNCAYH-N+ services in a safe and respectful manner. In line with the direction of Ministry of Health (MoH) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a program that standardizes the fragmented and heterogeneous professional development activities in the country obliging health professionals to get updates in their respected areas of practice by taking accredited courses from licensed CPD centers. Accordingly EMwA has been working as one of the CPD accreditors and a certified CPD provider. So far the Association had accredited 75 CPD providers throughout the country & engaged in CPD course development activities for a number of Face to Face, online and blended courses. Our center is established to primarily meet the growing demand of health professionals and organizations for CPD. In doing so the center is equipped with high-tech facilities able to satisfy training and workshops requirements with optional offerings including well-furnished highly cost effective and cost efficient venue having a strong internet connection, Smart TV, website access, simulation equipment, models and materials along with a pool of qualified trainers with diverse and rich technical background and excellent instructional expertise for a range of training opportunities across RMNCAYHN+. For additional information we attached ameneties of our CPD Center based in Addis Ababa with photo gallery. EMwA would provide and facilitate quality and efficient accredited CPD Courses for your esteemed organization throughout the country under its accredited CPD Centers. Therefore we kindly invite your esteemed organization to utilize our CPD Center. For further information reach us via Mr. Mulatu Ayele (mob +251-911870494 and eMail: mulatua@emwa.org.et). We are looking forward to working with your valued organization.

18 midwives equipped with practical skills to recognize and respond to postpartum haemorrhage through simulation-based training. The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA), in collaboration with Laerdal Global Health, conducted a BAB (Bleeding After Birth) training on May 13–14, 2026, at the EMwA CPD Center in Addis Ababa. The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of health professionals who attend births or respond to obstetric emergencies, enabling them to promptly recognize, assess, and manage postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. The two-day training applied a Low-Dose, High-Frequency (LDHF) approach, combining simulation scenarios, skills practice, demonstrations, blood-loss estimation, and competency-based skills check-outs. Practice facilitators supported participants to strengthen clinical skills, teamwork, communication, and emergency response through repeated hands-on learning. A total of 18 midwives, including 8 women, from Addis Ababa, Amhara, Central Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Gambella, Oromia, and Sidama participated in the training. Participants demonstrated strong engagement and active participation throughout the sessions. Upon successful completion, participants received certificates carrying 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The training reinforces EMwA’s commitment to strengthening midwives’ competencies and improving timely, high-quality care for women experiencing postpartum haemorrhage. Blood estimation Demonstration Skill checkout exam

The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) CPD Center successfully facilitated two rounds of Comprehensive Family Planning (CFP) training for DKT Ethiopia from June 10–28, 2018, at the EMwA CPD Center in Addis Ababa. The accredited 11-day competency-based training equipped 36 health professionals, including nurses, general practitioners, midwives, and health officers from DKT-supported private health facilities in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, and Oromia, with updated knowledge and practical skills in comprehensive family planning methods. The training combined six days of interactive classroom learning with five days of supervised clinical practice. Participants practiced the insertion and removal of Implanon, Jadelle, and IUCDs using anatomical models before undertaking hands-on practice at high-volume clinical sites under the guidance of experienced trainers and mentors. Participants were assessed through pre- and post-tests, skills check-outs, and daily and end-of-course evaluations. Upon successful completion, all trainees received certificates carrying 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The training reflects EMwA’s continued commitment to strengthening health workers’ competencies and supporting the delivery of high-quality, client-centered family planning servicesin Ethiopia. Group Discussion session Skill practice in anatomic models Catering service Group photo

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.

The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA), in collaboration with the Addis Ababa City Health Bureau and with financial support from EngenderHealth, successfully conducted a five-day Blended Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) Face-to-Face Training from July 20–24, 2026, at the EMwA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Center. The training brought together 24 midwives representing health facilities across Addis Ababa to strengthen their knowledge, clinical competencies, and counseling skills in providing comprehensive postpartum family planning services. Through interactive lectures, competency-based learning, practical demonstrations, simulation exercises, and supervised clinical practice, participants enhanced their capacity to provide high-quality, voluntary, rights-based, and client-centered PPFP services. The initiative supports Ethiopia's ongoing efforts to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health by strengthening the competence of frontline healthcare providers, expanding access to quality postpartum family planning services, promoting informed choice, and encouraging healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies. EMwA expresses its sincere gratitude to the Addis Ababa City Health Bureau and EngenderHealth for their invaluable collaboration and support. The Association also appreciates the dedication of the facilitators and the enthusiastic participation of all 24 midwives, whose commitment will contribute to improving the quality of maternal and newborn healthcare services throughout Addis Ababa. Together, we continue investing in skilled healthcare providers to ensure healthier mothers, healthier newborns, and stronger communities.

The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA), in partnership with the Amhara Regional Health Bureau (ARHB) and EngenderHealth, conducted a face-to-face Post-Partum Family Planning (PPFP) training from June 29 to July 4, 2026, at the Bahir Dar University CMHS CPD Center in Bahir Dar, Amhara region. Post-partum family planning is a critical intervention in maternal and child healthcare. Research shows that spacing pregnancies by more than two years can avert over 42% of maternal deaths and reduce child mortality. To help address the unmet need for contraception among postpartum women, this initiative focused on updating the clinical knowledge, counseling techniques, and practical skills of 20 healthcare service providers from various health institutions. Using the updated 2024 Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) training guidelines, the program combined theoretical sessions, model simulation practice, and a 3-day clinical attachment across five health facilities in Bahir Dar (Felege Hiwot Hospital, Addis Alem Primary Hospital, Bahir Dar Health Center, Abay Health Center, and Han Health Center). During the practical clinical attachment, trainees provided PPFP services—including Post-Partum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUCD) and implant insertions and removals—to 76 clients, with all participants achieving competency scores above 85% in skill evaluations. EMwA remains committed to working alongside regional health bureaus and international partners to build healthcare provider capacity and improve reproductive health outcomes across Ethiopia. #EMwA #ARHB #EngenderHealth#MaternalHealth#PostpartumFamilyPlanning#BahirDar#Ethiopia#CPD

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HAWASSA, SIDAMA — The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) Sidama Chapter officially celebrated the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on May 29, 2026, hosting a colorful and impactful event cascaded at Adare General Hospital in Hawassa. Under the leadership of Melat Belay, President of the EMwA Sidama Chapter Office, the celebration brought together 60 dedicated participants, including healthcare professionals from 10 distinct health facilities across Hawassa, local chapter representatives, and EMwA national staff, all gathered to honor the vital role midwives play in maternal and newborn health. The event commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Tsadiku Getachew, the Medical Director of Adare General Hospital, who expressed his gratitude to the midwives for their unwavering commitment to patient care. Following the welcome, Dr. Nigussie Belete, representing the Sidama Regional Health Bureau (RHB) Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent, Youth Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAYH-N) Directorate, officially opened the event. In his opening remarks, Dr. Nigussie emphasized the regional bureau's ongoing support for midwifery services and the critical need to strengthen the healthcare workforce to eliminate preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. A key highlight of the morning was a compelling presentation delivered by Kidist Eshetu on the "1 Million Midwives" initiative. Her presentation tailored the global campaign to the local context, sparking meaningful dialogue on how the region can scale up its midwifery workforce and improve the quality of care in Sidama's specific healthcare landscape. Following the presentation, attendees engaged in a reflection session, sharing personal experiences, challenges, and the immense pride they take in their life-saving profession. The celebration also featured moments of deep appreciation and joy, starting with a special recognition ceremony. The most senior midwives from the 10 participating health facilities were honored with awards celebrating their extensive clinical contributions and years of dedicated service. The festive spirit continued with…