PAM
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Background
Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM) was established 31 Oct 2013 by a group of Somali midwives to respond to the increasing demand of qualifies midwife workforce in Puntland. Puntland Association of Midwives(PAM) is registered as a member of the international confederation of midwives, (ICM).
Reproductive health indicators in Somalia are among the worst in the world with maternal mortality rates estimated to be 1400/100 000live births. This, in conjunction with a high total fertility rate of 6.4, translates into a lifetime risk of death during labor of one in ten mothers. Perinatal death rate is also high at 81/1000 live births. The high maternal mortality is mainly a result of a major lack of access to quality Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH) services (skilled attendance and EmONC) coupled with social, cultural and health seeking behavior practices that are highly unfavorable for SRH Working in this context, Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM) collaborates with the Ministry of Health in various health related matters and all issues concerning midwifery as a professional practice to enhance changes by providing competent midwifery skills that improve maternal and infant health.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH) services by promoting quality midwifery education and advocacy for midwives, every woman, newborn and their family to access to quality reproductive health care.
Mission
PAM is as professional association in Puntland established by midwives to promote and enhance the expansion, performance and statue of the midwifery profession by developing evidence-based practice: promote and adhere to the midwifery code of ethics: empower professional to reduce maternal, newborn and child morbidity and mortality: and improve youth sexual reproductive health in Puntland.
Goal
To contribute towards the reduction of maternal, newborn and under five, morbidity and mortality: and improve youth sexual and reproductive health in Puntland.
Philosophy
• To be a center of excellence in Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH) services by promoting quality midwifery education and advocacy for midwives, every woman, newborn and their family to access to quality reproductive health care.
• Considers women in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting to be undertaking healthy processes that are profound and precious events in each woman’s life. These events are also inherently important to society as a whole.
• Protects and enhances the health and social status of women, which in turn protects and enhances the health and wellbeing of society.
• Is a woman-centred, political, primary health care discipline founded on the relationship between a woman and her midwife.
• Focuses on a woman’s health needs, her expectations and aspirations.
are also inherently important to society as a whole.• Protects and enhances the health and social status of women, which in turn protects and enhances the health and wellbeing of society.
• Is a woman-centred, political, primary health care discipline founded on the relationship between a woman and her midwife.
• Focuses on a woman’s health needs, her expectations and aspirations.
• Encompasses the needs of the woman’s baby, and the woman's family, her other important relationships and community, as identified and negotiated by the woman herself.
• Holistically recognises each woman’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural needs, expectations and context as defined by the woman herself.
• Recognises every woman’s right to self-determination in attaining choice, control and continuity of care from one or more known caregivers.
• Recognises every woman’s responsibility to make informed decisions for herself, her baby and her family with assistance, when requested, from health professionals.
• Is informed by scientific evidence, by collective and individual experience, and by intuition.
• Aims to follow each woman through pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period, across the transition between institutions and the community, so she remains connected to her social support systems; the focus remaining on the woman, not on the institutions or the professionals involved.
• Includes collaboration with and consultation between health professionals.
Objectives
· To promote quality of midwifery care and maintain honor, Interest, and practice of all aspects of the profession.
· To promote and maintain high standard of midwifery profession
· To promote and maintain high standard of Midwifery Education
· To Stimulate, encourage and participate in midwifery research
· To promote co-operation between this body and other National and international professional bodies.
· To promote good relationship between the association and employing agencies and consumers.
· To act as a local representative body of the midwifery profession in whatever circumstances that may arise.
· To promote high standard of midwifery Ethics. conduct and practice
· Advocacy for all midwives and women in general
Guiding principles
· Working hard to achieve objectives through partnership with other development actors.
· Using the working ethics of transparency and accountability as tools to enhance the collaboration among different stakeholders and trust building to serve effectively the community.
· Governance Empowering the community to work for their own collective interests, own their own development and manage their resources for their best
This leadership team collaborates closely to drive the mission and vision of the Midwives Association of Puntland, fostering a unified approach towards enhancing midwifery services and advocating for the welfare of midwives.
The Chairperson of the Midwives' Association, Dr. [Name], is a skilled leader with extensive experience in advancing maternal and child healthcare.
He works tirelessly to promote the midwifery profession, focusing on improving the quality of services and enhancing the knowledge of Puntland midwives.