Health Ministry to sponsor 15 nursing and midwifery educators for PhD training

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to sponsor 15 nursing and midwifery educators for PhD training this year as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare workforce.

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, revealed the initiative at the 6th Nursing and Midwifery Excellence and Hall of Fame Awards held in Tamale.

He said the programme seeks to elevate more professionals to the highest academic level within four years, ensuring that the country’s health sector is “well-trained, well-equipped, well-supported, and fairly rewarded.”

Mr. Akandoh also pledged to institutionalise the awards scheme while addressing systemic challenges facing the health sector, including staff migration, poor working conditions, and workplace safety.

He condemned all forms of abuse against health professionals, urging that grievances be channelled through appropriate complaint mechanisms rather than confrontation.

“We work under very difficult conditions, but our health workers must feel safe and supported,” he stressed, while calling on health professionals to uphold the integrity and image of their profession.

The awards event recognised excellence in clinical practice, leadership, education, research, regulation, and service delivery in deprived communities.