Nursing Training Colleges to Award Degrees in Major Health Reform.
The Minister for Health, Hon. Akandoh, has announced major reforms to improve nursing and midwifery education in Ghana.
The reforms include plans to allow nursing colleges to award degree certificates and introduce specialised training programmes.
He made this announcement during the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions.
According to the Minister, the changes are aimed at producing highly skilled health workers who can meet the country’s growing healthcare needs.
Hon. Akandoh revealed that more than forty health training colleges will soon start offering degree programmes.
He also stated that new specialised courses will be introduced in areas such as critical care, oncology, and emergency nursing to improve healthcare delivery in the country.
To improve the quality of teaching, the Minister said the government will support tutors with PhD scholarships.
He also assured students that trainee allowances will continue to be paid regularly under the government’s No-Fee-Stress policy.
The Minister called on the newly formed Advisory Boards to provide strong leadership and ensure high standards in the training institutions.
He stressed the need for accountability and long-term development to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system.
