Midwife and nurse representatives from all over South Sudan are meeting in a three-day workshop in Juba to come up with ideas in order to regulate the profession.
GiIlian Ganet, UNFPA midwifery specialist, told CRN News that the meeting is attended by nurses, midwives, educators and other health officials to put down the necessary regulations to for midwives and nurses in South Sudan.Ms. Ganet added that the rules will help regulate services offered by nurses and midwives to improve them and protect public health.
Ms. Ganet noted that the meeting will also establish a consensus on the future vision, mission and key priority areas that will guide the future development of a broad strategic plan for strengthening midwifery and nursing over the next three years.