LSTM donates mannequins to boost obstetrics training

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in collaboration with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has donated examination mannequins and medical training tools to the National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN).

The move is aimed at improving maternal and newborn healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. The handover, which took place at the Surgical Skills Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagoswas part of an ongoing effort to strengthen emergency obstetric care training across the country through hands-on, practical training and evidence-based approaches.

The Head of LSTM’s International Public Health Department, Prof. Charles Ameh, emphasised the urgency of addressing maternal mortality through improved medical training.

He said the initiative was driven by the high risk of death during pregnancy and the need for sustainable, cost-effective training approaches. Ameh explained that the mannequins would be used for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) for resident doctors in obstetrics and gynaecology, as part of a broader competency-based curriculum.

“This donation supports the College’s ability to assess and train doctors effectively. Our goal is to ensure that these trainees are well-equipped to manage emergencies that arise during childbirth,” he stated.

According to him, the project, which has so far benefited about 50 teaching hospitals nationwide, is funded by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) through the Global Health Workforce Programme, and implemented locally by Ducit Blue Solutions.

Receiving the equipment on behalf of the College, the Acting Registrar, Dr Salami Sule, expressed appreciation to the donors and highlighted the significance of competency-based medical education in ensuring quality patient care.

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