Nursing and Midwifery Training College holds joint matriculation
The Nursing and Midwifery Training College, together with the Accra School of Hygiene and the Public Health Nurses’ School, Korle Bu, has matriculated 1,018 new students into its institutions for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The breakdown of new admissions includes 778 students for the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, 68 for the Accra School of Hygiene, and 172 for the Public Health Nurses’ School.
The ceremony, on the theme: "Enhancing healthcare training through technology: A new era for future professionals", held in Accra last Thursday, was marked by emphasising the role of technology in healthcare education, stressing the need for healthcare institutions to embrace digital transformation.
Technology
Addressing the gathering, the Principal of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Mercy Adzo Kporku, underscored the global shift towards technology-driven healthcare, noting advancements such as artificial intelligence in diagnosis, robotic-assisted surgery and telemedicine.
She emphasised that Ghana’s health institutions must not be left behind and called for greater integration of technology into teaching, learning and service delivery.
“It is imperative that our institutions adapt, adopt, innovate and lead. As the global health landscape rapidly advances in technology, we must position ourselves to keep pace.
“These technological advancements are only as effective as the professionals who implement them, which is why our institutions are committed to equipping students with the necessary knowledge and digital skills," she said.
She mentioned that the institutions had already made strides in that direction.
“The Accra School of Hygiene, for instance, has introduced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for disease mapping and environmental monitoring.
The Public Health Nurses’ School is constructing an ICT lab to enhance digital learning, while the Nursing and Midwifery Training College has adopted an online learning management system for academic activities,” she said.
She, however, said despite those advancements, challenges such as limited ICT infrastructure, unreliable internet connectivity and power fluctuations persisted.
Matriculants
To the students, she urged them to embrace innovation, discipline and integrity as they embarked on their academic journey.
“The world is changing and those who embrace technology and uphold strong moral values will lead the way,” she said.
On behalf of the principals, staff, faculty members and administration, Mercy Adzo Kporku pledged to uphold excellence and innovation in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
