02/04/2026
UPPER WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL, RESEARCH CENTRE TRAIN MIDWIVES ON PROJECT||April 1, 2026.
The Upper West Regional Hospital, in collaboration with the Navrongo Health Research Centre, has commenced a -day capacity-building training under the for Providers to Improve Patient Experience (CPIPE) project.
The CPIPE project, a multi-country randomized control trial, is led by UCSF, the Navrongo Health Research Centre, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and Global Programs for Research and Training.
The project seeks to address factors contributing to Poor Person-Centred Maternal and Child Health (PCMC) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), with a focus on vulnerable women, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
The project implements five strategies: training, peer support groups, mentorship, leadership engagement, and embedded champions. The interventions are being conducted in two Kenyan counties (Migori and Homabay) and two Ghanaian regions (Upper East and Northeast).
The training which saw over 60 midwives and nurses’ forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare delivery through improved provider skills, well-being, and patient-centered care practices.
Miss Deborah Ayibasiya, the research assistant for the study, shared an overview of the project and provided background information on the CPIPE initiative. She explained that the project was developed in response to evidence indicating that healthcare provider stress, burnout, and unconscious biases can negatively affect the quality of maternity care.”
According to her, the project focuses on equipping healthcare providers with essential skills in respectful maternity care, teamwork, and effective communication, while also addressing their mental well-being through structured support systems such as mentorship and peer engagement.
“ maternity care goes beyond clinical competence. It requires empathy, dignity, and understanding. When we take care of the provider, we ultimately improve the care given to mothers and babies,” she emphasized.
The training also includes practical sessions on managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams, and improving patient-provider interactions.
Facilitating the training were Kuutenge Ernestine and Nazirat Muslim, both CPIPE and Midwifery Officers at the Upper West Regional Hospital, whose expertise is guiding participants through hands-on and interactive learning sessions.
The project, an evidence-based intervention, seeks to improve maternal health outcomes by addressing both clinical care and the overall experience of patients. It also incorporates continuous learning through follow-up mentorship, refresher trainings, and facility-based support systems.
Participants are expected to apply the knowledge and skills gained to enhance service delivery and contribute to improved maternal and newborn outcomes across their respective facilities.
This collaboration underscores the commitment of both institutions to advancing quality healthcare and promoting respectful, patient-centered maternity care in the Upper West Region.
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PR, UPPER WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL..
