The Ministry of Health has launched a Low Dose High Frequency (LDHF) Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) training program to strengthen the skills of healthcare workers in Montserrado, Margibi, and Nimba, counties that account for nearly 80% of Liberia’s maternal mortality cases.
The initiative aims to improve the competency of skilled birth attendants through frequent, short training sessions that enhance knowledge retention and hands-on clinical expertise. With a focus on emergency obstetric care, the program equips healthcare providers to manage life-threatening childbirth complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, obstructed labor, and eclampsia. It also emphasizes rapid response, effective communication, and teamwork, all critical factors in handling obstetric emergencies.
Dr. Emily S. Johnson, Director of the Family Health Division, highlighted the importance of the initiative in strengthening maternal healthcare services. “This program is vital for enhancing the quality of care for women in our communities, especially in counties with high maternal mortality rates,” she said. “By improving the skills of healthcare providers, we are taking a significant step toward ensuring safer deliveries and reducing preventable maternal deaths.”
