A major milestone has been recorded in Ghana’s healthcare sector with the matriculation of the first-ever cohort of specialist nurses at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital.
The historic ceremony marked the country’s first national matriculation for specialist nurses pursuing advanced training in Critical Care, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Emergency Nursing, and Oncology.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Health Minister, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah,described the programme as a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system and enhancing the management of complex medical conditions, particularly Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
The matriculation comes at a time when Ghana is intensifying efforts to combat NCDs under the government’s Mahama Cares initiative. According to the Deputy Minister, Non-Communicable Diseases account for approximately 43 per cent of deaths in the country, underscoring the need for highly trained specialist healthcare professionals.
Addressing the newly admitted nurses, Dr Ayensu Danquah highlighted the importance of the Mahama Cares programme and the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, explaining how both policies are designed to improve healthcare delivery and expand access to quality medical services across the country.
The specialist nurses were commended for taking up the challenge of advancing their professional expertise, with officials expressing confidence that their training would contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes, early disease detection, and specialised treatment services.
The government also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening specialist healthcare training, expanding health infrastructure, and improving conditions of service for healthcare workers nationwide.
The matriculating nurses were encouraged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and dedication as they prepare to play a critical role in Ghana’s evolving healthcare system.
