The Ministry of Health has officially launched the National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening clinical education, improving professional competence, and enhancing the quality of nursing and midwifery practice across Ghana.
The policy provides a structured framework for clinical mentorship, enabling nursing and midwifery students to receive guided practical training under experienced healthcare professionals. It is expected to improve clinical competency, promote professional development, enhance patient safety, and contribute to better health outcomes nationwide.
Launching the policy, the Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, described the initiative as a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen nursing and midwifery education and improve healthcare delivery.
She noted that the introduction of structured clinical mentorship would help produce competent, confident, and practice-ready nurses and midwives capable of meeting the healthcare needs of Ghanaians.
According to the Deputy Minister, the policy will bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-life clinical practice by providing students with continuous guidance and supervision during their practical training.
She explained that strengthening preceptorship would not only improve the quality of nursing and midwifery education but also contribute to patient safety, enhance quality assurance in healthcare delivery, and support national efforts to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.
Hon. Ayensu-Danquah further called on regulatory bodies, health training institutions, healthcare facilities, professional associations, and development partners to work collaboratively to ensure the successful implementation of the policy across the country.
Chairing the launch ceremony, the Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, underscored the critical role of effective clinical mentorship in developing a resilient and highly skilled health workforce.
He observed that while government continues to invest in health infrastructure and professional training, the quality of healthcare ultimately depends on the competence, confidence, and preparedness of healthcare professionals at the point of service delivery.
Dr. Taher noted that structured preceptorship would provide newly trained nurses and midwives with the practical experience, professional guidance, and clinical confidence required to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
The launch brought together officials from the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, teaching hospitals, health training institutions, professional associations, development partners, and other stakeholders committed to advancing nursing and midwifery education in Ghana.
Government believes the National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy will play a pivotal role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system by improving clinical training, enhancing service quality, and ensuring that future generations of nurses and midwives are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to provide high-quality healthcare services across the country.