Ghana : dissemination of the 2024-2028 strategic plan and service framework for nursing and midwifery in Accra

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The Ministry of Health has officially launched and disseminated the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan and Services Framework 2024-2028 in Accra under the theme, “Sustaining the gains to accelerate the achievement of Universal Health Coverage”.

The New Strategic Plan underscores the Government’s commitment to building on the progress made by implementing the old strategic plan for 2019-2023 and pushing forward towards the goal of quality healthcare for all Ghanaians.

A Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, delivering a speech on behalf of the Minister for Health, Dr Okoe-Boye, emphasized that the nursing and midwifery strategic plan for Ghana outlines a comprehensive roadmap for the development of these professions over the coming years and seeks to address the current challenges faced by the nurses and midwives, while also setting ambitious goals for the advancement of the profession.

“The plan also addresses several critical areas based on the WHO strategic directions, with additional focus areas tailored to Ghana’s specific needs after the end-of-cycle evaluation of the old strategic plan which, includes Education, Jobs, Service Delivery, Leadership, Data Governance, Research and Innovations, and Partnerships and Collaboration”, he stressed.

Ministry of Health of Ghana