Abigail Munku is a Senior Nursing Officer (Midwifery) with over six years of clinical experience in maternal and reproductive health. She holds a Diploma in Midwifery from the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast, and currently serves at the Directorate of University Health Services, University of Cape Coast. Her areas of expertise include antenatal care, labour and delivery management, emergency obstetric care, and postnatal education. She is skilled in handling high-risk cases such as PPH, APH, hypertensive disorders, breech presentation, and shoulder dystocia. Abigail is also proficient in CTG monitoring and reproductive health counselling. Her research interests focus on midwifery competency, breastfeeding support, maternal mental health, and reducing maternal mortality. She actively participates in CPD workshops and contributes to maternal health outreach initiatives. Abigail is a member of FUSSAG and supports staff welfare programs at the University of Cape Coast Hospital.
Mrs. Abigail Munku
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Breastfeeding support and postnatal education practices
Effectiveness of birth preparedness and complication readiness plans.
Emergency obstetric care and midwifery competency
Mental health and emotional well-being during and after pregnancy2
The role of midwifery in reducing maternal mortality rates
Recent activity
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Conference
Mar 2025
Seminar on Antepartum Hemorrhage (APH): Risk Assessment and Management
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Conference
Jan 2025
Workshop on Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): Emergency Response and Prevention
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Conference
Nov 2024
CPD Training on the Use of Cardiotocography (CTG) in Labour Monitoring
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Conference
Sep 2024
Symposium on Breech Presentation: Techniques and Interventions
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Conference
Jul 2024
Workshop on Clinical Seminar on Shoulder Dystocia Management
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
2016
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
2023
Workshop on Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2023
Seminar on Diabetes in Pregnancy: Early Detection and Management
Active Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2024
Workshop on Clinical Seminar on Shoulder Dystocia Management
Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2024
Symposium on Breech Presentation: Techniques and Interventions
Attendee · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2024
CPD Training on the Use of Cardiotocography (CTG) in Labour Monitoring
Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2025
Workshop on Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): Emergency Response and Prevention
Active Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
2025
Seminar on Antepartum Hemorrhage (APH): Risk Assessment and Management
Active Participant · University of Cape Coast Hospital Conference Room
Honors & affiliations
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Ghana Registered Midwifery Association
Fellow · 2020
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Alhaji Kabiru K Azeez
Deputy Director · Directorate of University Health Services
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Dr. Patrick Akwesi Baah
Deputy Director · Directorate of University Health Services
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Dr. (Mrs.) Oxana Gorleku
Deputy Director · Directorate of University Health Services
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Dr. Joseph A Kizzie-Hayford
Deputy Director · Directorate of University Health Services
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Dr. Evans Ekanem
Director · Directorate of University Health Services
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Dr. Zachariah Jirimah Mankir
Medical Officer · Directorate of University Health Services
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✦ Mental health and emotional well-being during and after pregnancy
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