Liberia continues to face serious challenges in maternal and neonatal health. According to the World Health Organization, the maternal mortality rate stands at an alarming 725 deaths per 100,000 live births, while neonatal mortality is 37 deaths per 1,000 live births. These figures reflect critical gaps in the country’s healthcare system, particularly in the quality and consistency of care provided to mothers and newborns. In Liberia, nurses and midwives form the backbone of primary healthcare, delivering essential services to people of all ages—especially in remote and underserved areas. However, one of the major barriers to improving health outcomes is the lack of mandatory continuing professional development. Currently, there are no requirements for license renewal based on ongoing education or skill enhancement, which has led to significant disparities in the quality of care across health facilities. Many nurses and midwives, once trained, have limited access to updated clinical guidelines, new techniques, or mentorship opportunities.
TEL International, in collaboration with its partners in Liberia, is committed to addressing this challenge through a targeted initiative aimed at elevating healthcare standards by investing in professional development. This project will provide comprehensive training, up-to-date education, and practical skill-building for supervisory nurses and midwives. More importantly, it will adopt a train-the-trainer model, equipping these supervisors with the tools and knowledge to mentor and educate others within their own health facilities. This approach not only builds immediate capacity but creates a sustainable, multiplying effect that reaches far beyond the initial participants.
By conducting intensive workshops focused on current best practices in maternal and neonatal care, TEL International will empower frontline healthcare workers with the latest evidence-based knowledge and clinical skills. These workshops will cover critical topics such as emergency obstetric care, newborn resuscitation, infection prevention, respectful maternity care, and leadership in clinical settings. Supervisory nurses and midwives will return to their workplaces not only more competent but also more confident, becoming agents of change in their communities.
The ultimate goal of this initiative is to ensure continuous professional competency among Liberia’s healthcare workforce as a means to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Through this investment in people, TEL International and its partners are laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system—one that can deliver safer births, healthier babies, and a brighter future for Liberian families.
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