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Nursing and midwifery education in Ghana is set for a major transformation, as training colleges prepare to award degree certificates and introduce specialised programmes, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced.
Speaking at the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions, the Minister said the reforms are aimed at producing highly skilled professionals who can respond effectively to the country’s evolving healthcare needs.
More than forty health training colleges will soon start offering degree programmes,” he stated, noting that new specialised courses will include critical care, oncology, and emergency nursing to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
To enhance teaching standards, the government also plans to offer PhD scholarships to tutors, ensuring a stronger academic foundation within the institutions. At the same time, students will continue to benefit from trainee allowances under the No-Fee-Stress policy.
Mr. Akandoh further called on members of the newly inaugurated Advisory Boards to demonstrate strong leadership, maintain high standards, and promote accountability to drive sustainable improvements in Ghana’s healthcare system.
Source:Omanghana.com
