Respectful Birth Care Training Launches | Johannesburg News

A new online training course on respectful maternity care launches September 22, poised to become mandatory for all healthcare workers—from security guards to doctors—aiming to end the widespread mistreatment of women during childbirth. Survey data reveals millions in two provinces endured physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, often without recognizing it as wrong or reporting it. Key fixes like allowing birth companions and ensuring privacy are already part of national guidelines and could make a tangible difference without major cost, offering a vital first step toward rebuilding trust in maternal healthcare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.businessday.co.za/news/health/2026-09-14-childbirth-abuse-is-rife-so-why-dont-we-see-it/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8db0f60619f79077 Report issues to [email protected].