MMUH staff empowered with life-saving emergency skills

By Effie Sande

Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital (MMUH) staff benefitted from a special training program for pediatric and neonatology emergencies conducted from March 13 to March 15, 2023, at Kenyatta National Hospital Training and Research Centre.

The training that was aimed at improving emergency care for children in Kenya was facilitated through a partnership between AP-HP International, the Ministry of Health, and the French company FSE Sarl.

Hands on simulation-based training in neonatal intubation

PHOTO | EFFIE MBOYA

According to Dr. Caroline Robai, MMUH Head of Clinical and Nursing Services, it is important to make sure doctors and nurses are welltrained in pediatric and neonatology emergencies because children are especially vulnerable and need special care.

“Quality of care for children in Kenya needs to be improved through continuous training and professional development and we will keep working towards this goal,” said Dr. Robai.

Staff from both MMUH and KNH attended the 3-day program which equipped them with the skills and knowledge they need to help children in emergencies.

Trainees and trainers of the Pediatric and Neonatology Emergency

PHOTO | EFFIE MBOYA

These included how to assess and treat common pediatric emergencies like respiratory distress, seizures, and cardiac arrest, as well as neonatology emergencies like prematurity and neonatal sepsis.

Mr. Peter and Mr. Matunda undertaking Simulation on resuscitation.

PHOTO | EFFIE MBOYA

The participants were also taken through how to communicate with parents and caregivers in an emergency and how to work together as a team to make sure their young patients get the best care possible.

Speaking during the closing ceremony for the training, Dr. Robai expressed her gratitude to AP-HP International, the Ministry of Health in Kenya, and FSE Sarl, France, for their support in making the training a success.