The Ministry of Health has announced it will sponsor 15 nursing and midwifery educators to pursue PhDs this year as part of a strategic initiative to enhance Ghana’s healthcare system. The program aims to elevate more professionals to the highest academic level within four years, ensuring a “well-trained, well-equipped, well-supported, and fairly rewarded” health workforce, said Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh at the 6th Nursing and Midwifery Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards in Tamale.
The Minister also pledged to tackle systemic challenges within the sector, including staff migration, poor working conditions, and safety issues. He condemned abuse against health professionals and urged that complaints be addressed through proper channels rather than confrontation.
Mr. Akandoh stressed that despite working under “very difficult conditions, our health workers must feel safe and supported.” He also called on professionals to uphold the integrity of their careers.
During the event, three individuals were inducted into the Nursing and Midwifery Hall of Fame, an honor the Minister described as a “statement of national pride.” The awards celebrated excellence in various fields, including clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
