In Nigeria, a woman's risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes is alarmingly high. In fact, 28.5% of all global maternal deaths happen in Nigeria. This sobering reality underlines the urgency of our partner-projects and the need to collaborate to ensure what we know works can be applied.

In April, a systematic review examined implementation strategies for WHO guidelines to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal mortality. It found that "train & educate" alone is insufficient; strategies must be multifaceted to enhance adherence and improve health outcomes. Notably, the review did not cover the Safer Births Bundle of Care, which has been shown to reduce maternal deaths by 75%.

As a partner in the Safer Births program, we are actively communicating the success factors to encourage adoption in countries facing a high burden of maternal and newborn mortality. Countries like Nigeria, where we are pleased to share that the implementation of the Safer Births program has started in Gombe and Borno states.

LIFT Assessments

Measure, monitor and improve trainings

LIFT Assessments can be used to efficiently and seamlessly facilitate knowledge and skills assessments, providing trainers with real-time insights to identify gaps and adapt training accordingly. 

Implement at scale

Lift Assessments is designed to support trainings of all sizes - including those reaching thousands of participants, across multiple sites.

The tool's ability to capture and analyze vast training data, even in low-wifi settings, allows for efficient and cost-effective scaling of implementations. 

LIFT Assessments in action

In mid-April, Laerdal Global Health supported cascade training in Borno and Gombe states as part of the Safer Births Bundle of Care implementation.

A key focus of the 5-day training was LIFT Assessments. Facility Champions were empowered to use this tool for baseline data capture and to identify knowledge and skills gaps among birth attendants, ensuring training is targeted effectively.

Learn more about LIFT Assessments.

"Limited resources have hindered the widespread adoption of simulation-based education across Africa. UGHE is thrilled to partner with Laerdal Global Health to create opportunities for medical schools and training institutions throughout Africa to ultimately improve the quality of care delivery for mothers and newborns." says Christopher Calahan, Deputy Chair, Center for Transformative Learning Technologies, UGHE

Improving outcomes for women at birth is one of the driving aims of the Laerdal Buy One, Gift One program, which is making the distribution of these simulators – free of cost – possible.