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Child health in the West Bank: Experiences from implementing a paediatric course for Palestinian doctors and nurses

Alistair Morris1, Mary Rudolf, Samia Halileh

  • 1University of Leeds, UK. alistair.morris@cht.nhs.uk

Medical Teacher
|November 3, 2010
PubMed

Insights

A child health training program in the occupied Palestinian territories improved pediatric skills for local healthcare providers. This sustainable program, developed over eight years, offers a model for global adaptation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Global Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Child health is a critical issue in the occupied Palestinian territories, with children comprising half the population.
  • There was a need for enhanced pediatric training for primary healthcare providers in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a comprehensive pediatric training program by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
  • To share lessons learned and challenges faced in creating a sustainable and effective training program.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on the skills of local doctors and nurses.

Main Methods:

  • An eight-year development process, including a pilot phase (2005-2007).
  • Collaboration and partnership with local pediatricians.
  • Ongoing extension of the program to other regional centers.

Main Results:

  • The training program successfully met the needs of local doctors and nurses.
  • Evaluation confirmed improvements in participants' pediatric skills.
  • A sustainable model was achieved through strong local partnerships.

Conclusions:

  • The developed pediatric training program is effective and sustainable.
  • Lessons learned offer valuable insights for designing similar international health education initiatives.
  • The program's design is adaptable for use in other countries facing similar child health challenges.

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