Primary Health Care Corporation, University of Doha for Science and Technology collaborate on general midwifery orientation
October 10, 2025 | 09:03 PM
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), in partnership with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), completed the General Midwifery Orientation (GMO) training programme, Phase3. Three full-day sessions were delivered on September 1, 28, and October 1, bringing together PHCC midwives for a unique blend of theory, simulation, and practice, a statement said.Held at UDST’s state-of-the-art Midwifery Simulation Centre, the programme provided midwives with the opportunity to enhance both their clinical and professional skills in a highly interactive learning environment. Each cohort benefitted from the support of various subject experts, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to care.
The sessions included structured assessments covering antenatal, postnatal, and intrapartum care, role play for communication and cultural sensitivity, and hands-on simulation in areas such as abdominal palpation, foetal auscultation, intrapartum support, and breastfeeding.Midwives also participated in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), designed to evaluate their competence in real-life scenarios. Importantly, the activity was accredited for 6.75 CPD hours, emphasising its professional value.The final cohort, on October 1, featured remarks from Ebtesam Abdulla, PHCC's director of Nursing and Midwifery, and Prof Shahrokh Esfandiari, dean of the College of Health Sciences at UDST, with both emphasising the significance of this collaboration in building midwifery capacity and advancing midwifery-led care in Qatar.The GMO initiative reflects PHCC’s commitment to investing in its workforce and strengthening the role of midwives in delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care. By partnering with UDST, PHCC continues to bridge academic excellence with service delivery, ensuring a sustainable and confident midwifery workforce for the future, the statement added.