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Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct
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Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana has expressed grave concern over the increasing trend of unprofessional behavior among student nurses, midwives, and practitioners on various social media platforms. In a statement issued by the Council, it noted that several disturbing videos and online publications have surfaced involving trainees, nurse assistants, and practicing nurses engaging in conduct that violates the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct governing the profession. The Council cited three major areas of concern, including: The misuse of nursing and midwifery uniforms in unauthorized social media content purporting to offer public education; The use of abusive and derogatory language towards leadership and other stakeholders; and The sharing of ...
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DCE pledges motivational packages for nurses and midwives  
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DCE pledges motivational packages for nurses and midwives  

Mr Stephen Aeke Akurugo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Kassena-Nankana West District, has pledged to establish motivational packages for nurses and midwives in the area.   He said the District Assembly would collaborate with the Member of Parliament for the area and leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to establish the packages.   The DCE, who is a nurse by profession, said the initiative would motivate and encourage nurses and midwives to stay and work to improve healthcare delivery in the district.   Mr Akurugo made the pledge when the leadership of the GRNMA in the District called on him to formally congratulate him on his appointment.   The DCE further disclosed plans by the Assembly to offer s...
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Government must urgently resolve the nurses and midwives strike to save lives – CSOs
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Government must urgently resolve the nurses and midwives strike to save lives – CSOs

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in health has called on the government to urgently resolve the nurses and midwives nationwide strike to save lives. The organisations are Ghana NCD Alliance (GhNCDA), the Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana (VAST-Ghana), Stroke Association Support Network, among others. The CSOs in a joint statement signed by Mr Labram Musah, the National Coordinator of GhNCDA, and the Executive Director of VAST-Ghana said as the strike entered its second week, attention must be drawn to the growing humanitarian and public health crisis the action was causing. It said the strike was affecting individuals particularly people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other chronic health conditions. The statement said, “From Accra to Tam...
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Nurses and midwives urged to stay curious, proactive, and adaptable
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Nurses and midwives urged to stay curious, proactive, and adaptable

Student nurses and midwives have been advised to remain curious, proactive, and adaptable as they pursue their professional courses. They have also been urged to approach their studies with a mindset of lifelong learning. Dr. Atta Yeboah-Sarpong, Acting Director of Academic Affairs at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), gave the advice during the matriculation ceremony for 734 students at the Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery (GAFCONM) held at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The ceremony marked the admission of students who will pursue Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery programmes at the college, an affiliate of UCC. It was on the theme “Charting New Horizons: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders for Effective Healthcare Delivery.”&n...
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Thirteen nurses in Upper East vacated post in 2024- Director  
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Thirteen nurses in Upper East vacated post in 2024- Director  

A total of 13 nurses in the Upper East Region vacated post in 2024, Dr Samuel Kwabena Boakye-Boateng, the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said.    He said apart from that, number, 96 were posted out of the Region, while three resigned within the same year, and indicated that with a target of 0.55 nurse population geographical equity index, 0.40 was recorded in 2023 and 0.39 in 2024.   On doctors, the Director said the year under review witnessed increased number of doctors in the Region, which reduced the doctor population ratio from 1:18,979 in 2023 to 1:17,833 in 2024.   Dr Boakye-Boateng, who has been reassigned to the GHS Headquarters as Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PPMED), disclosed this in his ...
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga
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Ghana Health Service honours 15 staff, nine facilities in Bolgatanga

The Management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Bolgatanga Municipality, has awarded 15 health professionals, nine facilities and three sub-municipal zones for their contributions to healthcare delivery. The staff, including nurses and midwives of various categories, laboratory technicians, and disease control officers, were drawn from various public healthcare facilities across the Municipality. The awardees were Madam Martha Tsi-bo Yeboah, Mr Dawda Sadique, Mr Albert Mumuni, Madam Mauricia Ababu, Madam Modesta Akanbo, Madam Olivia Atota, Madam Faustina Kwaw and Madam Alberta Doyo Ackwerh. The rest were Mr Majeed Bentie, Mr Samuel Yensoba, Hajia Hajara Sulemana Bobtoya, Madam Everlove Djarduh, Madam Jucunda Bavirewo, Madam Felicia Azusiyine and Madam Aisha Adam. They e...
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