𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧.

Project Aisha commenced its 3rd Learning Session of the Phase II Maternal Health Quality Improvement (QI) Collaborative at Dover Hotel, Ikeja yesterday. This peer-to-peer learning session brought together 60 frontline workers from 20 health facilities across Lagos State, including privately-owned maternity homes, PHC centers, and General Hospitals.

Day 1 began with a review of progress on key indicators: ANC attendance, quality care, labor monitoring, facility deliveries, and referral systems. 4 facilities – G&T Maternity, and Isheri Olofin, Akowonjo, Ikotun, and Odumbaku PHCs – shared their QI change ideas, showcasing innovation, impact, and lessons learned. A vibrant Market Place session allowed participants to exchange ideas.
The session ended with a synergy conversation focused on strengthening referral processes between primary care facilities and General Hospitals. Over the past three months, notable improvements have been made. Dr. Adegbokun, Quality Director at Igando General Hospital, praised the Ikotun PHC team for promptly referring obstetric complications with thorough documentation.

However, challenges remain—particularly in ensuring that PHCs receive timely feedback from General Hospitals after patient management. Participants discussed potential solutions to close these gaps, which will be tested and refined over the next three months.

Over the next two days, teams will work on developing plans for their upcoming QI initiatives.