Many of these deaths are preventable, thus government of Papua New Guinea has now rolled out midwifery courses across five universities in the country to have more midwives available to ensure a reduction in maternal and infant deaths.
According to Lillian Temo, Coordinator of Midwifery Studies at the Medical Faculty of UPNG, the high tuition and lodging fees often hinders many from applying or completing their studies. Thus sponsorship of nurses is necessary.
