In river-isolated and hard-to-reach coastal communities like Gabura, reaching an upazila health complex in an emergency remains a critical challenge.

Expectant mothers often rely on traditional local birth attendants (dais) for delivery. Ensuring these frontline caregivers are equipped with standard safety protocols and life-saving skills is therefore essential to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality.

To address this need, the North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community (NABIC), through its Floating Healthcare Project, conducts an intensive 3-day Midwifery Training program every year for approximately 30 local birth attendants across 15 villages.

Facilitated by senior government nursing professionals specializing in maternity care, the training covers hygienic delivery techniques, early identification of high-risk obstetric complications, and timely referral protocols to nearby hospitals. Following the training, participants are also provided with modern, sterilized delivery kits and essential maternal care tools to support safer deliveries at the grassroots level.