HBB Begins

Today was the first day of our first Helping Babies Breathe course. We had 50 midwives attend. To start off the course, the mayor of Dapaong and the Prefect (regional governor) joined us for the opening ceremonies and presented (very) formal remarks to begin the conference complete with local TV coverage.

I interpreted for our team leader as she made a short speech to thank the officials for inviting the team from LDS Humanitarian Services.

Several of the midwives brought their children with them today, most of the time carried on their backs. They were all dressed in beautiful African fabrics.

 

Our local instructors taught most of the lessons, and the midwives learned quickly.