The Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines Negros Oriental Chapter recognized the contribution of Gov. Emilio and Dr. Melba Macias in the field of midwifery in the province with an award to the couple at the recent IMAP annual convention.

Dr. Melba Macias, an OB Gynecologist, and the governor who is also a doctor, were instrumental in establishing the first midwifery school in Negros Oriental, the Manuel L. Teves School of Midwifery.

The governor said he is grateful to the IMAP, as well as to Negros Oriental State University president, Dr. Henry Sojor, for accepting and developing the Midwifery course formerly of the Central Visayas State University .

The school was turned over to the CVPC after Dr. Melba Macias underwent surgery.

Gov. Macias challenged Sojor to add a year to the midwifery curriculum, to be allocated for subjects that will qualify students to graduate as nurses.

Sojor said NORSU will offer a Bachelor Course in Midwifery by the opening of classes in 2008 to address the dwindling number of nurses in the country.*MA

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