Maryam K., 29 year old Intensive Care Nurse in the Neonatal department at Kufra Hospital, Libya, shared her story.
Working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was always a tough experience for Maryam. The lack of facilities and training made it difficult to manage critical cases, she felt overwhelmed and unsure of herself especially during high pressure situations like CPR on newborns. “I always felt panicked and unsure of my role during resuscitation,” Maryam said. “The pressure and the need to act fast made me doubt my ability.“
Her turning point came when she attended a specialized training on neonatal and pediatric CPR organized by the ALSAHA project of ICU in collaboration with Mayer Hospital. Held in Tunisia, the training combined theoretical knowledge with hands-on simulations, led by renowned medical experts, the sessions emphasized teamwork, effective communication, and practical resuscitation techniques, exactly what Maryam needed.
“It was amazing,” she said. “The training gave me the technical skills I needed and the confidence to work with my team during emergencies.”
One evening Maryam faced a critical situation when a newborn went into cardiac arrest. She applied the skills and teamwork principles she learned and remained calm, called for help and led her team through the initial steps of resuscitation until the on-duty doctor arrived.
“For the first time I was confident, prepared, knew what to do and was able to make a difference.”
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Aisha S. A., 36 years old midwife. Aisha started her journey as a medical personal after graduations in 2016 and started working in obstetric department at Sabha medical center since then.
Aisha participated in ICU’s health trainings in Al-Saha project. About her journey with ICU Aisha said “The journey from online training to practice is undeniably challenging and exciting, but it is also profoundly rewarding. Each step of the training shaped me into more skilled and compassionate healthcare providers”.
She added: “I learned a lot, not only how to handle everyday cases, but also how to handle critical cases. The instructors were very supportive, doing everything they could to help us. The material was realistic and informative. I was able to immediately put into practice the emergency protocol we learned in the ETAT course, especially for neonatal cases after delivery, as well as the protocol on division and management of medical waste.”
“The challenges are many, but the results will be immeasurable.”
She concluded by saying, “I am so grateful to ICU because they value the impact that medical professionals have on their communities.”
