The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, unveiled a significant government initiative to strengthen nursing education in Ghana.
Addressing an audience gathered to honor Naomi Ohene Oti, Ghana’s own Oncology Nurse Specialist, who clinched the prestigious 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, the Minister announced that at least 15 nursing tutors will be sponsored to upgrade their skills.
Naomi Ohene Oti, who leads the Nursing Department at the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, stood out among more than 105,000 global nominees to win the $250,000 prize. Her achievement not only brought international acclaim to Ghana’s healthcare sector but also inspired renewed commitment from the government to invest in nursing professionals.
Minister Akandoh praised Naomi’s accomplishment, emphasizing the global spotlight it cast on Ghanaian healthcare. He then outlined a range of initiatives designed to support nurses across the nation:
- Reduced training fees for nurses
- Professional development sponsorships for nursing tutors
- Expansion of specialist nurse training programmes
- Management of healthcare worker migration through government agreements
In a gesture of appreciation, the Minister also announced a GHC 50,000 support package for Naomi to offset expenses related to the award process.
“Nurses play a critical role in our healthcare system, and the government remains committed to their professional development and well-being,” Mr. Akandoh affirmed. He further reassured healthcare recruits that steps are being taken to ensure prompt placement on the government payroll.
The Minister concluded by underscoring the importance of empowering nurses and healthcare staff through enhanced training and structured support, seeing it as vital to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare for all Ghanaians.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
