The Ministry of Health has unveiled the National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy, a landmark framework designed to strengthen clinical education and improve the quality of nursing and midwifery practice across Ghana.
The policy seeks to enhance clinical competency among students, promote professional development, improve patient safety, and contribute to better health outcomes through structured mentorship during clinical training.
Launching the initiative, Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing nursing and midwifery education. She described the policy as a significant step toward producing competent, confident, and practice-ready professionals capable of delivering quality healthcare nationwide.
Prof. Ayensu-Danquah emphasized that structured preceptorship would bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice, strengthen quality assurance, and reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. She called on regulatory bodies, training institutions, healthcare facilities, professional associations, and development partners to collaborate effectively for successful implementation.
Chairing the programme, Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health, underscored the importance of strong clinical mentorship in building a resilient health workforce. He noted that while investments continue in health infrastructure and training, the delivery of quality healthcare ultimately depends on the competence and preparedness of professionals at the point of care.
The launch brought together officials from the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, health training institutions, teaching hospitals, professional associations, development partners, and other key stakeholders committed to advancing nursing and midwifery education in Ghana.
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