{"id":254908,"date":"2025-10-21T12:04:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=254908"},"modified":"2025-10-21T12:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:04:59","slug":"joseph-calls-for-stronger-regulation-and-investment-in-midwifery-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/joseph-calls-for-stronger-regulation-and-investment-in-midwifery-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Calls for Stronger Regulation and Investment in Midwifery Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3118819173\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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id=\"h-joseph-calls-for-stronger-regulation-and-investment-in-midwifery-workforce\"><strong>Joseph Calls for Stronger Regulation and Investment in Midwifery Workforce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health Minister <strong>Sir Molwyn Joseph<\/strong> is calling for deeper regulatory reform and greater investment in Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s midwifery workforce, saying education alone will not achieve the country\u2019s goals for safer motherhood and newborn care.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3412519062\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the opening of a two-day <strong>Competency-Based Education Capacity-Building Workshop for Midwifery Educators<\/strong>, Joseph said that while training programs are essential, they must be supported by broader policy action and institutional backing. He noted that achieving these goals \u201crequires more than training programs,\u201d but also \u201cinvestment in human resources, strengthening of regulatory frameworks, and creation of an environment that allows midwives to work to the full extent of their education and skills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph described the new midwifery workshop as a critical step toward empowering educators who \u201cshape the future midwives of our nation,\u201d while strengthening institutions and ensuring quality assurance aligned with international standards such as the <strong>International Confederation of Midwives\u2019 Essential Competencies (2019)<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"antig-701582810\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2646877716\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:166\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:566\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:425\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:696\/h:385\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1320\" height=\"730\"   \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He reaffirmed that maternal and newborn health remains a national priority because it is \u201ca cornerstone of national development, social equity, and human dignity.\u201d He added that every woman should have access to high-quality, safe, and compassionate care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and that every midwife should be empowered, supported, and respected in her role.<\/p><div id=\"antig-269634180\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister also praised the <strong>United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)<\/strong> and the <strong>Caribbean Regional Midwives Association<\/strong> for their technical support, resources, and guidance, which have enabled countries like Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen systems, improve curricula, and expand capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop, hosted by the Ministry of Health in partnership with UNFPA, focuses on <strong>competency-based education (CBE)<\/strong> \u2014 a hands-on training model that prepares midwives to meet real-world challenges with skill, confidence, and compassion. Joseph said the initiative reflects government\u2019s vision of a health system where educators are equipped to deliver measurable improvements in maternal and newborn outcomes.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3549915082\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He concluded by reaffirming that the Ministry will continue working with partners to ensure midwives have the policy, resources, and institutional support needed to practice effectively and contribute fully to national development.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-1732863628\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph Calls for Stronger Regulation and Investment in Midwifery Workforce Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph is calling for deeper regulatory reform and greater investment in Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s midwifery workforce, saying education alone will not achieve the country\u2019s goals for safer motherhood and newborn care. 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