WHO provides emergency obstetrics care training to health care professionals

Lebanon has experienced unprecedented influx of displaced Syrian that is putting severe strain on health care services, especially the obstetrics and gynecology services. The high caesarian section rate that has been registered among pregnant refugees is reflective of delivery complications. Most of the maternal morbidities and deaths are preventable if diagnosed early and managed well. An essential component in this regard is the presence of competent skilled health care attendants in obstetrical wards and clinics. These trainings aim at improving the knowledge of the health care providers in complicated deliveries during times of conflict and emergencies.