‘Upgrade your knowledge and skills to keep the pace with modern technology in healthcare delivery – Midwives urged
Midwives in Ghana have been advised to upgrade their knowledge and skills in nursing to keep pace with modern technology in healthcare delivery.
With the new skills and knowledge acquired in the midwifery work, maternal mortality, a bane in the country, will significantly drop when applied correctly.
The advice was given by the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, Mrs Philomina A. N. Wooley, during the first Master of Science (MSc) in Midwifery graduation by Garden City University College (GCUC).
The post-graduation ceremony was on the theme “Beyond the Horizon of Postgraduate Education at Garden City University College,” held at the college premises at Kwabre Kenyase in the Kwabre East municipality in the Ashanti region on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Thirteen graduads were awarded degrees and certificates, and special awards of excellence and certificates were also given to outstanding students in academics.
Benefits of postgraduate programs
Mrs Philomina A. N. Wooley, in her speech, said that in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, postgraduate nursing and midwifery education is vital for staying ahead of the curve.
“Postgraduate programs will foster evidence-based practice, enable midwives to provide high-quality care and improve patients’ outcomes, enhancing midwifery practices,” she stated.
“By this, the issue of maternal mortality, which is a worry in the country, will reduce if nurses upgrade themselves to keep pace with modern technology in healthcare delivery, she added.
Mrs A. N. Wooley added that the program will enable midwives to acquire specialized skills, making them more competitive in the job market and better equipped to address complex healthcare challenges.
Praises on GCUC
Mrs A. N. Wooley, praising GCUC, said the MSc in Midwifery reaffirms the collective resolve to pursue excellence in all facets of healthcare education and delivery.
The establishment of this postgraduate program is a testament to the foresight of the university’s leadership and the dedication of its faculty, and it’s a progressive step that aligns with national priorities in healthcare workforce development in Ghana,” she further said.
Graduands commitments
The graduands who completed the two-year program pledged their commitment to critically applying what they have been taught in healthcare delivery at their various health facilities.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah
