Liberia’s Midwifery Education Gets Major Overhaul with Launch of 2026 Curriculum

GANTA, Nimba County — Liberia has taken a major step toward improving maternal and newborn healthcare with the introduction of a revised national midwifery curriculum designed to strengthen the training and skills of future midwives across the country.

The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM), in collaboration with Expertise France, has completed the review and development of the 2026 Midwifery Curriculum and presented copies of the new training guide to eight accredited midwifery schools.

The presentation ceremony, held in Ganta City, Nimba County, brought together health education stakeholders and representatives from midwifery training institutions as Liberia prepares to implement the updated curriculum in the next academic year.

According to LBNM, the revised curriculum was developed through more than a year of technical engagement between the Board and Expertise France. It is expected to provide a more modern and standardized approach to midwifery education by aligning classroom learning with the practical demands of maternal and newborn healthcare delivery.

Officials say the updated curriculum will equip student midwives with improved knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies needed to provide safer and higher-quality care for mothers and newborns across Liberia.

Speaking at the event, LBNM Registrar Mrs. Cecelia C. Kpangbala-Flomo said the revision demonstrates the Board’s commitment to improving healthcare training standards and ensuring that midwifery education responds to the changing needs of Liberia’s health sector.

She encouraged administrators, instructors, and students of the accredited institutions to embrace the new curriculum and remain focused on producing skilled midwives capable of delivering quality services in communities nationwide.

The rollout also served as a commissioning of the eight accredited midwifery schools that will implement the revised curriculum, with stakeholders describing the move as an important investment in Liberia’s healthcare workforce.

LBNM officials noted that strengthening midwifery education is critical to improving maternal and newborn outcomes, as well-trained midwives play a central role in providing antenatal care, safe delivery services, and emergency support for mothers and babies.

The partnership with Expertise France highlights the role of international collaboration in supporting Liberia’s health sector, particularly in building a competent workforce and strengthening professional training institutions.

Health stakeholders have welcomed the revised curriculum, expressing hope that it will contribute to producing more qualified midwives who can help address challenges facing maternal healthcare delivery throughout Liberia.

The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery says it remains committed to working with partners and accredited institutions to continuously improve nursing and midwifery education and ensure graduates meet both national and global professional standards.