Efforts to curb maternal and newborn deaths in Ondo State have received a boost as the Clinton Health Access Initiative, in collaboration with the Ondo State Ministry Of Health and Primary Health Care Development Agency, conducted a two-day training for frontline healthcare workers on the effective logistics management of life-saving maternal and newborn health commodities.
The training, held at Grand Capital Hotel, Alagbaka, Akure, brought together LGA logisticians, family planning providers, and maternal and child health officers across the 18 LGAs of the state, all working in primary healthcare facilities.
The training aimed to strengthen logistics and supply chain systems to ensure the consistent availability, proper storage, and efficient utilisation of essential maternal and newborn health commodities.
Speaking at the event, the Ondo State Lead for CHAI, Olamide Ayedun, said strengthening logistics and supply chain systems remained important in reducing maternal and newborn mortality.
He noted that gaps in commodities management often lead to stock-outs, wastage, poor service delivery, and weak reporting systems, adding that the training would equip health workers with practical skills to address these challenges.
“Ensuring that life-saving commodities are consistently available when and where they are needed is fundamental to saving lives,” he said.
The lead facilitator, Pharmacist Courage Oyeto, said the training combined well-structured modules to provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in logistics management processes.
She added that participants were trained on inventory control systems, commodity security, and the use of tools such as inventory control cards and daily consumption registers for effective tracking of supplies, as well as accurate data reporting through the National Health Logistics Management Information System.
Also speaking, the co-facilitator, Mrs Elemeje, maternal and child health coordinator in Ondo State, highlighted the importance of proper storage practices and pharmacovigilance in maintaining the quality and safety of health commodities.
She noted that poor storage conditions and inadequate monitoring could compromise the effectiveness of drugs and other commodity supplies, leading to negative patient outcomes.
A participant, Mrs Adeniyi Damilola, described the training as timely and impactful, expressing confidence that the knowledge gained would improve efficiency in managing commodities at health facilities.
“This training has equipped us with better strategies to manage supplies and avoid shortages. It will go a long way in improving service delivery,” she said.
The initiative is part of CHAI’s ongoing support to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Ondo State and improve health outcomes for women and newborns.
Video Extract of CHAI 2-Day Logistics Training on Maternal and Newborn Commodities Management
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