– The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minsiter of Health, Government of Canada, 2017
– The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minsiter of Health, Government of Canada, 2017
Throughout the implementation of the SMSII project, I feel I have also contributed to women’s empowerment, though there are still more gaps and challenges that need to be addressed through communities and policies for affirmative programs.
We have had many interesting midwifery discussions, as well have become friends and check in on each other frequently just to see how our families are doing. It has also been nice to be able to share different experiences, evidence and ways of practicing midwifery. I am so glad I got to participate and expect my peer and I will remain in each other’s lives for a long time.
– Marella Falat, RM in Canada
I did neonatal resuscitation, helping the baby to breathe. I then immediately saw a change in the baby’s colour, becoming pink. I immediately referred the mother and baby to Juba Teaching Hospital for better care. l followed up on the baby and the baby is now OK. The father was so happy that he has named the baby after me. I want to continue my career as a midwife, helping other midiwves and students to give of their best.
Strengthening Midwifery Services (SMS II) is a UNFPA-led collaboration between the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), the South Sudanese Midwives Association (SSNAMA), the South Sudanese Ministry of Health (MOH), and other Health Science Institutions in South Sudan. It is funded by the governments of Canada and Sweden. The main objectives of SMS II is to strengthen midwifery services in South Sudan in order to reduce maternal and infant mortality through association strengthening and education, while providing support and resources to empower women in their reproductive health.