The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sagnarigu, Hon. Abdulai Imoro Gong, has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through sustained investment in nursing and midwifery, expansion of primary healthcare services and improved health infrastructure.
Speaking on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, at the Northern Regional Nurses and Midwives Conference, Hon. Gong underscored the indispensable role nurses and midwives play in delivering quality healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities across the Northern Region.
The conference, held under the theme, “Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Practice: Bridging the Gaps and Building the Future of Ghana’s Healthcare,” brought together the National President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG), officials of the Ghana Health Service, nurse managers, traditional authorities, health professionals and other key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for improving healthcare delivery.
Hon. Abdulai Imoro Gong conveyed the warm greetings of the Northern Regional Minister and explained that the Minister was unable to attend due to other official engagements. He commended the organisers for selecting a theme that reflects the critical role of nursing and midwifery in shaping the future of Ghana’s healthcare system.
He noted that the conference served not only as an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions of nurses and midwives but also as a platform to assess the challenges confronting the profession and identify practical solutions to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide.
The MCE reiterated that the Government of President John Dramani Mahama remains firmly committed to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all Ghanaians regardless of their geographical location, describing healthcare as a fundamental right that must be accessible and affordable.
He highlighted several flagship health interventions being implemented by government, including the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative, which seeks to make essential healthcare services readily available to all citizens, particularly vulnerable populations.
Hon. Gong further outlined the Mahama Care Programme, explaining that the initiative is designed to improve healthcare services for persons living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses while easing the financial burden on patients and their families.
He also emphasized government’s commitment to strengthening the Network of Practice (NoP) strategy, which links CHPS compounds, health centres, district hospitals and referral hospitals to improve patient referrals, collaboration among healthcare providers and continuity of quality care.
The MCE encouraged participants to use the conference to develop practical recommendations that would strengthen nursing and midwifery practice, enhance collaboration among stakeholders and improve healthcare delivery across the country.
He concluded by reminding participants that investing in nursing and midwifery is an investment in Ghana’s future, noting that supporting nurses improves healthcare outcomes, supporting midwives safeguards mothers and newborns, and strengthening the health workforce ultimately strengthens the nation.
The conference ended with a renewed call on all stakeholders to work collectively towards bridging existing gaps in nursing and midwifery practice, improving working conditions for health professionals and building a resilient, efficient and people-centred healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of every Ghanaian.