Health Ministry Launches National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy, a landmark framework aimed at strengthening clinical education and improving the quality of nursing and midwifery practice across Ghana.
The policy is designed to enhance clinical competency among nursing and midwifery students, promote professional development, improve patient safety, and contribute to better health outcomes through structured mentorship during clinical training.
The Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who launched the policy, highlighted government’s commitment to strengthening nursing and midwifery education through structured clinical mentorship. She noted that the policy is a significant step toward producing competent, confident, and practice-ready nurses and midwives capable of delivering quality healthcare nationwide.
Hon. Ayensu-Danquah explained that structured preceptorship would help bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice, improve patient safety, strengthen quality assurance, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. She also called on regulatory bodies, training institutions, healthcare facilities, professional associations, and development partners to collaborate effectively to ensure the successful implementation of the policy.
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 to be made in health infrastructure and training, the delivery of quality healthcare ultimately depends on the competence and preparedness of health 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.
