Shortage of Midwives in Biena Health Zone, Lubero, Persists for a Year
Lubero: The Biena Health Zone in Lubero territory, North Kivu, has been grappling with a shortage of midwives for nearly a year. This issue was highlighted by Dr. Demetrio Thembo Kipisa, the medical director of the Mambowa General Referral Hospital, during the International Day of the Midwife. According to Radio Okapi, Dr. Thembo stated that his facility currently employs only seven midwives, which falls significantly short of the maternity ward’s requirements. He urged parents to guide their children towards schools that offer midwifery training, emphasizing the critical role this profession plays in supporting pregnant women through childbirth. He noted that
