Dakshata training for medical officers and nurses of Phek district commenced on June 7 at CMO conference hall, Phek. The training will continue till June 9.
A press release by NHM Phek district media officer Kutolu Nakro informed that at the training DPO RCH/UIP Dr.Pewezo Khalo delivered welcome address and highlighted the aims of the training to the participants.
Dakshata, which means “adroitness” or “Dexterity” is a strategy to strengthen and provide quality care services during and after childbirth through skilled health care providers.
The main aim of the training was to train the health care workers to provide quality service to the mother and child during delivery with an objective to reduce maternal and child mortality during childbirth in all the Health Units.
At the training topics on “Care of mother and newborn immediately after birth, how to handle prolonged and obstructed labour, ensuring Quality in Labour room etc” will be deliberated. During the training, dummies were also used to demonstrate normal delivery, newborn resuscitation etc. The facilitators were Dr.Pangertemsu Gynaecologist & Obs DH, Azole Staff Nurse and Velulu Staff Nurse DH Phek.
