The Caring for Kiriwina Village Birth Attendant (VBA) Program reached an exciting milestone with the successful holding of its third Monthly Field Level Support Team (FLST) Coordinators and Team Representatives Meeting on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at the CFK Office, Losuia Health Centre, Kiriwina Island.
Originally planned for 3 August 2026, the meeting was brought forward to take advantage of the visit of the Kula Circuit FLST Coordinator, who had travelled from the outer islands. It was a valuable opportunity for the team to connect in person for the first time and strengthen collaboration across the program.
Representatives from circuits across Kiriwina attended the meeting, including Fellows, Kaileuna, Kilivila 1, Kilivila 2, Kuboma 1, Kuboma 2, Kula, Luba 1, Luba 2, Simla, and Yeiwau. Their participation reflects the growing strength and unity of the VBA network, with all circuits now having identified their FLST Coordinators and Team Representatives.
This marks another important milestone for the Caring for Kiriwina VBA Program. With local leadership now established across all circuits, the program is better positioned to strengthen communication, mentoring, supervision, and community support for Village Birth Attendants throughout the island.
The team also expressed heartfelt appreciation to Caring for Kiriwina for providing the official VBA banner, which helps give the program greater visibility and recognition within the communities it serves.
Work is continuing to map all villages and the number of Village Birth Attendants in each circuit. This important information will support stronger planning, monitoring, reporting, and fairer distribution of resources across the program.
During the meeting, each circuit also received gifts generously donated by supporters. Caring for Kiriwina extends sincere thanks to its donors for their continued partnership and commitment to improving maternal and newborn health in Kiriwina. Their generosity continues to encourage Village Birth Attendants, who serve with compassion and dedication in often challenging circumstances.
Together, Caring for Kiriwina remains committed to building stronger community-based maternal and newborn healthcare, helping ensure safer pregnancies and births, and supporting healthy mothers, healthy babies, and thriving communities across Kiriwina Island.
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