Ep 66 Halima Musa Abdul on resilience, innovation, and the future of midwifery in Nigeria

12/06/23 • 48 min

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As we journey into the heart of Nigeria, we find ourselves in the company of Dr. Halima Musa Abdul, a beacon of light in the world of midwifery. Her passion and dedication to the profession navigate us through the stark realities of maternal care in Nigeria, the pressing need for more midwives, and the uphill battle against high mortality rates. As a Senior Lecturer at Abu Zaria, she brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the table.
We step into Halima's shoes, tracing her academic journey from the pursuit of a PhD scholarship at Cardiff University to her triumphant moments at international conferences. Sharing the immense pride and accomplishment of earning a PhD, she illuminates the path for aspiring scholars. Along the way, we delve into the resilience strategies that hold Nigerian midwives steady in the face of daunting professional challenges. Be prepared to be moved by the inspiring stories of perseverance and emotional fortitude.
Lastly, we tackle the crucial aspects of resilience, innovation, and advocacy shaping the future of midwifery in Nigeria. We discuss the need for midwives to influence policy changes, foster innovation, and be resourceful despite resource constraints. Halima leads us through this compelling conversation, outlining the significant role of research in the future of midwifery. This episode offers unparalleled insights into the praiseworthy resilience and dedication of midwives in Nigeria, and instills hope for a brighter future for midwifery in the country.

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thru the pinard Podcast - Ep 66 Halima Musa Abdul on resilience, innovation, and the future of midwifery in Nigeria

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And welcome to Through the Pinard , your conversational podcast talking to midwives around the world about the research they are doing to improve midwifery practice .

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This research can range from small quality improvement programs and projects to those starting partway through or just finishing their postgraduate studies , and to those that ha