500 Nurses Enrolled in New Specialist Training Programme Under Mahama Care Initiative
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Edited by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah – Paaps –
Nearly 500 nurses have been admitted into specialised training programmes under the Mahama Care Initiative, marking a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s healthcare workforce and expanding access to advanced medical services.
Speaking at the joint matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, described the initiative as a strategic investment in building the country’s specialist healthcare capacity.
He said the nurses will receive advanced training in key areas, including Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiology Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Endocrinology Nursing, and Oncology Nursing. The programme is being delivered through expanded specialist training across selected institutions nationwide.
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Mr. Akandoh urged the newly admitted students to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and excellence throughout their training, emphasising that their expertise would play a vital role in improving access to quality specialist healthcare across the country.
The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah, highlighted the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cancer. She attributed the trend to unhealthy lifestyles and late diagnosis, stressing the need for intensified public education, early screening, and stronger primary healthcare systems to reduce pressure on specialist and critical care services.
Also addressing the ceremony, the Principal of the School of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Nursing, Mrs. Faustina Excel Adipa, encouraged the students to remain committed, disciplined, and focused throughout their studies. She described the specialist training as a long-term investment that will enhance Ghana’s healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.
The enrolment of the nearly 500 nurses underscores the government’s commitment to developing a highly skilled health workforce capable of meeting the country’s growing demand for specialised medical care.
