Akwa Ibom govt to train, certify traditional birth attendants
Governor Umo Eno has announced plans by the state government to train traditional birth attendants across all 31 LGAs.
The initiative aims to enhance and align their practices with contemporary healthcare standards.
Mr Eno stated that his administration would train, supervise, and certify TBAs, ensuring their practices align with modern methods in the primary healthcare system.
The governor announced this on Tuesday during the 2025 State Convention in Uyo, where he addressed practitioners.
He directed the health ministry to train TBAs, certifying them as community healthcare workers.
Mr Eno added that the vital role TBAs play in the state’s social fabric, particularly in the care of pregnant women.
The governor further instructed that once the TBAs completed their training, they would be integrated into the state’s primary healthcare system.
He expressed optimism that the enhanced skills of the TBAs would improve healthcare delivery in Akwa Ibom.
“We are willing to partner with you to train, supervise, and certify your members, ensuring that the services you provide are more acceptable to the larger society,” Mr Eno said.
Mr Eno added that upon completing the training, TBAs would be assigned to primary healthcare facilities where their traditional knowledge would be combined with new skills to benefit the entire community.
(NAN)
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