General News of Wednesday, 21 March 2018Source: Nana AdwoaWe are committed to lead fight against maternal and child deaths – Hunger Project Ghana60 community volunteers are currently under training to help fight against maternal deathsThe Maternal and Child Healthcare Improvement Project Coordinator at The Hunger Project-Ghana, Stephanie Ashley has stated that training of the 60 community volunteers or animators is pivotal to THP-Ghana’s pursuit to aid reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality especially in Rural Ghana where the issue is very worrying. Communities will work to improve maternal and child health by providing maternal and child care services in sub-districts to address the shortage of midwives. Each Animator (Community Volunteers) unit is trained in how to organize themselves, facilitate group action and reporting, communicate and handle decision-making. The Hunger Project has discovered that volunteers are often most motivated and inspired by working alongside others who share similar interests and characteristics. The 60 community volunteers according to the Project Coordinator after their training will work alongside the Community Health Nurses and THP-Ghana’s Epicenter officers to handle issues of maternal and child related complications as well as educating community members on the importance of IYCF practises.

Source: GhanaWeb March 21, 2018 14:26 UTC