Ministry of Health launches Strategic Plan for Nursing and Midwifery
The Ministry of Health has launched the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan and Services Framework for 2024-2028.
The document has the theme: “Sustaining the gains to accelerate the achievement of Universal Health Coverage.
According to the Deputy Minister of Health, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, “launching the Strategic Plan for Nursing and Midwifery professions will further empower them by curbing the brain drain situation in the country, as the initiative will be setting ambitious goals for the advancement of their professional work.”
He further stated, “Government has significantly improved health outcomes over the past few years by expanding access to healthcare services, reduced maternal and child mortality rates and strengthened the health systems with a substantial contribution by gallant nurses and midwives in the country”.
“This could not be achieved without the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for providing technical and financial support, WHO and World Vision for supporting the launch of the document,” he added during the launch on August 8.
UNFPA Deputy Representative, Dr. Emmily Kamwendo- Naphambo said continuous technical and financial support in strengthening Ghana’s health system will always be prioritized to make a difference in the reduction of child and mortality rate in the country.
The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo welcomed the strategic plan initiative, whilst advocating for nurses in the country to upgrade themselves academically to meet the growing demands of the profession.
The launch of the strategic plan is however a shared goal for government agencies and developmental partners to work together in ensuring this initiative is fully implemented.
By Alexander Asare
