The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (N&MC) has collaborated with the University of Huddersfield and the University of Liverpool to deliver a comprehensive three-day capacity-building training program. The event, held in Accra, brought together professional staff and Management Information System (MIS) personnel from the N&MC's Head Office and regional branches. The primary objective was to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the revalidation processes, enabling them to effectively disseminate this vital information to their peers.
The N&MC aims to introduce a revalidation policy for nurses and midwives in 2026, and this training program marks a crucial step towards achieving this goal. Mrs. Philomina Woolley, Acting Registrar of the N&MC, emphasized the significance of revalidation in enhancing adherence to professional standards and codes of practice within the nursing and midwifery sector.
The training program featured lead partners from the University of Huddersfield and the University of Liverpool, who facilitated collaborative exercises and deliberations on the development of revalidation templates, requisite criteria, and strategies for sensitization and dissemination. Participants expressed gratitude to the organizers for orchestrating an insightful program, and the collaborative initiative marks a pivotal step towards advancing professional excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing and midwifery domain in Ghana.
This project is part of a Global Health Workforce Programme funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care via Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), aiming to strengthen the N&MC's ability to oversee and regulate the professional register of nurses and midwives and ensure high-quality nursing and midwifery care.
The project team includes Precious Adade Duodu, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and International Lead for the Department of Nursing; Prof. Padam Simkhada, Professor of Global Health and Associate Dean International (both at the University of Huddersfield, UK); and Mrs. Victoria Lamina, Head of Policy at the N&MC. The team also includes IT consultants from TechnoFerry International Limited, UK, and Research Assistants from the University of Huddersfield and the University of Ghana.
The training program is a vital step towards enhancing the professional standards and codes of practice within the nursing and midwifery sector in Ghana. By equipping participants with a thorough understanding of the revalidation processes, the N&MC aims to ensure that nurses and midwives are providing high-quality care that meets international standards.
The success of this program is a testament to the strong partnership between the N&MC, the University of Huddersfield, and the University of Liverpool. The collaboration has enabled the sharing of expertise and best practices, and has paved the way for future initiatives that will further strengthen the nursing and midwifery profession in Ghana.
Overall, the capacity-building training program marks a significant milestone in the N&MC's efforts to enhance the professional standards and codes of practice within the nursing and midwifery sector in Ghana. By investing in the development of its staff and stakeholders, the N&MC is demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality care that meets international standards.
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