Table 3 Timeline of community midwifery education, Afghanistan
1998-2002 | Auxiliary midwife accelerated training program is prepared by HealthNet International (now HNTPO). Permission is obtained from the Taliban government for a pilot in Nangarhar Province, funded by the Dutch government. The pilot is postponed by forced regime change. |
2002 | The CME proposal is presented to transitional government stakeholders and a pilot programme agreed, funded by the Dutch government with technical assistance from Jhpiego (funded by USAID/REACH). |
Jul 2003 | A workshop presenting first year experience, results in the CME Expansion Programme. |
Aug 2003 | The Guidance Document for Implementation of Community Midwife Education in Afghanistan published. |
May 2004 | Final report published on the pilot project implemented in Ghani Khel, Nangarhar Province (15 June 2002–30 April 2004). |
2004 | The national Community Midwifery Education programme initiated. The National Midwifery Education Accreditation Board (NMEAB) established. Standards and accreditation become mandatory. |
2004-2005 | Formation of the Afghan Midwives Association. |
Sep 2009 | Programme evaluation of the Pre-Service Midwifery Education Programme in Afghanistan. |
Mar 2011 | Evaluation of the Pre-Service Midwifery Education Programme in Afghanistan. |
19 Jan 2012 | Evaluation of midwifery retention in Afghanistan. |
2012 | MOPH Policy updated on Midwifery Education and the Accreditation of Midwifery Education Programmes in Afghanistan. |
2013-2014 | Foundation of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, replacing the NMEAB. |