Accra: The Mahama Care Initiative has taken a significant step towards enhancing Ghana's healthcare system by enrolling nearly 500 nurses into specialised training programmes. This move aims to bolster the country's capacity to provide advanced medical care.
According to Ghana Web, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced at a joint matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year that the initiative is a strategic effort to equip the health system with vital skills in Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Oncology Nursing. The programme is being executed through expanded training across selected institutions to ensure comprehensive skill development.
Minister Akandoh urged the newly admitted students to uphold professionalism and excellence, emphasizing their crucial role in improving access to quality specialist care nationwide. The focus on specialized training is expected to address gaps in the healthcare system and ensure that nurses are well-prepared to meet the country's growing medical needs.
Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah highlighted the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cancer, which are exacerbated by lifestyle factors and late detection. She emphasized the need for intensified prevention measures, early screening, and robust primary healthcare systems to relieve the pressure on critical care services.
Mrs. Faustina Excel Adipa, Principal of the School of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Nursing, encouraged the students to maintain discipline and commitment. She described the training as a long-term investment in strengthening Ghana's healthcare delivery, which will ultimately benefit the nation's health outcomes and service quality.