The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a nursing and midwifery professional mentorship programme with an orientation workshop and induction ceremony in Accra. The initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare system and nurture exceptional nurses and midwives in Ghana.
Alhaji Hafiz Adam, Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, represented the Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, and announced the upcoming launch of the new strategic plan for nursing and midwifery (2024-2028) in the next quarter. He emphasized the need for skilled professionals to address emerging healthcare challenges, including new technologies, Non-Communicable Diseases, and epidemic threats.
The mentorship programme seeks to bridge the knowledge and clinical skills gap, promote best practices and ethical conduct, retain talent, and foster leadership in the health sector. By empowering nurses and midwives, the programme aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Ghana.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
