Hands-on mentorship strengthens clinical capacity for quality, respectful reproductive health care
As part of its ongoing mission to improve reproductive health outcomes across the region, the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ECSACOG) successfully conducted family planning training and mentorship sessions in South Sudan and Tanzania, equipping future specialists with the knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality, patient-centered contraceptive care.
Training at Juba Teaching and Referral Hospital, South Sudan 🇸🇸
At Juba Teaching and Referral Hospital, ECSACOG mentors engaged OB/GYN trainees in a targeted family planning training program, focused on strengthening both clinical and counseling skills. Emphasis was placed on method selection, informed consent, respectful care, and the integration of family planning into routine reproductive health services.
The session aimed to empower trainees to address unmet needs in a context where access to family planning remains limited and maternal health risks are high. By building this capacity, ECSACOG supports South Sudan’s broader efforts to improve access to safe, voluntary contraception and reduce preventable maternal deaths.
Training at Mt. Meru Regional Hospital, Tanzania 🇹🇿
In Tanzania, ECSACOG held a similar training at Mt. Meru Regional Referral Hospital, led by Prof. Valentino Lema, a senior ECSACOG faculty member and experienced reproductive health trainer. Trainees participated in practical sessions, case reviews, and mentorship rounds designed to reinforce competency in long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), postpartum family planning, and client communication.
This training complements ongoing ECSACOG efforts to ensure every woman — regardless of location — has access to informed, respectful, and high-quality contraceptive services.
These sessions reflect ECSACOG’s holistic training approach: combining clinical education, mentorship, and system-strengthening to prepare the next generation of reproductive health specialists.
ECSACOG extends its gratitude to the hospital teams in Juba and Arusha, and applauds the dedication of all trainees who participated. Through continued mentorship and education, we move closer to a future where every woman can make informed choices about her reproductive health.
