Sweden and Somalia launch joint midwifery training to improve maternal care
A new mentorship program pairs Swedish and Somali midwifery educators to strengthen training standards in Somalia, where maternal mortality remains a critical challenge. If scaled, the initiative could serve as a blueprint for how high-income and low-income countries can share expertise to improve health outcomes in underserved regions.
Originaltitel: A collaborative development initiative to strengthen Midwifery Education in Somalia
<p>Galkayo University, in an ongoing partnership with Benadir University and the Karolinska Institutet, reports on the co-creation of a mentorship program for midwifery educators at Galkayo University. This program was initiated in Spring 2023 with the aim of sharing experiences on midwifery education between educators from Sweden and Somalia—both countries with long traditions of midwifery care. By leveraging the expertise of Swedish and Somali midwifery educators, the mentorship program seeks to bridge gaps in knowledge and skills, ultimately contributing to better midwifery education and care in both Somalia and Sweden. This commentary describes the significance of the program and its potential for impact if scaled up after contextualization.</p>