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November 24, 2020

Ex- KCCP Participants praises JICA training program

My name is Ms. Veronica Orelebile MOLOPE and I am an ex-participant of JICA Knowledge Co-Creation training Programme in Japan. In 2010, while I was still a civil servant as a Midwife at Princess Marina Hospital (PMH), I was awarded a short-term training opportunity in Japan for capacity building in "Maternal Health (Assistance for Improvement of Regional Level Maternity Care" . This short-term training was done with the expectation to come and share knowledge with my colleagues and ultimately make strides in improving national services in the maternal and infant care sector. In addition to the reduction of the morbidity/ mortality rate, existing services were expected to be reinforced through the commencement of new initiatives such as antenatal care (ANC) patient education classes. At the time, infant mortality and morbidity was recording high cases despite the sexual reproductive health care that was being offered to the nation.

The KCCP training exposed me to the importance of information and education for the pregnant mother about the care they need throughout their pregnancy. Antenatal patient education classes provided information, education and communication (IEC) to pregnant women and their partners on issues relating to pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-natal care and child nurturing. Upon my return, a task team was set up comprising of two midwives and a physiotherapist to develop and oversee the implementation of antenatal care patient education classes for PMH. Through these classes, a number of benefits were observed, the most important being reduction of morbidity and subsequently mortality rate due to awareness about how expectant mothers can take care of themselves and close monitoring of their progress. Challenges which could be observed, were experienced through resistance in some instances by clients while teaching aids were also not available, hindering education to women.

Even though I later retired from public service, because of my passion for maternal and infant welfare, I went on to join private sector by continuously providing information and education to clients and also partnered with a Medical aid scheme to provide these services which were also not many in the field.

Therefore, the training I received from JICA through its KCCP program is fully commendable as it has led to my future dreams of operating a private practice and executing services to my optimal level through dedication, commitment, love towards the services I provide and gaining a vast experience, which I never thought I would. I will always appreciate this opportunity.

PhotoTraining in Japan in 2010

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PhotoDemonstrating to her clients

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