MONROVIA- The West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives over the weekend concluded its annual general meeting and scientific session as part of an effort to improve access to universal health services in West Africa. Liberia’s chapter is part of the West Africa sub-region of the West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives (WAPCNM) which provides postgraduate nursing and midwifery education and disseminates technical health information towards the attainment of the highest standards. The group, on Friday, August 2, 2024, hosted its annual general meeting and scientific session at the Monrovia Christian Fellowship in Monrovia.
Serving as keynote speaker, Liberia’s Assistant Minister for Preventive Services Dr. Callau Jabbeh Howe, said Liberia has proven itself of improving healthcare over the years through making some strides to ensure everyone has equal access to healthcare across the country. Dr.
Callau Jabbeh Howe spoke on the theme: “Health Partners addressing sustainable development goal three for improving access to universal health services in the West African region. She said Liberia has more to do towards improving its healthcare system ranging from combating hypertension, diabetes, infant and maternal mortality rate among others. She also used the occasion to call on those offering postgraduate programs in nursing and midwifery to play a vital role in addressing noncommunicable diseases in Liberia and the region so as not losing sight.