The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH) joined the global community in commemorating International Nurses and Midwives Day 2025, celebrating the invaluable contributions of nurses and midwives to healthcare delivery.

The week-long event, held under the global theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power of Care,” was officially launched on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the hospital’s premises in Accra.

This year, GARH’s nurses and midwives adopted the sub-themes “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis” and “Nurses: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” highlighting their critical role in healthcare and economic development.

The launch event brought together nurses, midwives, medical professionals, and dignitaries, including Dr. Henritta Fiscian, Head of Clinical Services, who chaired the occasion, and Mrs. Gifty Aryee, Head of Nursing.

Other notable attendees included DDNS Philomina Obeng Donkor, DDNS Doris Agyei, Mr. Justice Ahorlu (GARH Accountant), and Mr. Jefferson Asare Danquah, District Representative of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

The celebration, which was supported by First Merit Trust, featured an exhibition, a cake-cutting ceremony, speeches, and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding nurses and midwives for their exceptional service. Dr. Fiscian praised the nurses and midwives, who form the backbone of the hospital’s healthcare delivery, for their dedication and resilience.

In her address, Mrs. Gifty Aryee underscored the indispensable role of nurses and midwives in Ghana’s healthcare system. Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, she noted, “In 2020, when the world faced unprecedented challenges, our nurses and midwives rose to the occasion, never abandoning humanity despite personal risks.”

She highlighted ongoing challenges in addressing their welfare and announced new initiatives launched in March 2025 to empower GARH’s nursing workforce.

These include the Nurses and Midwives’ Entrepreneurship Market Day, a Research Team, a Communication Team, a Mentorship Project under the Ministry of Health, and the State of Nursing and Midwifery Report.

“With 940 nurses and midwives serving over 1,000 outpatients and 400 inpatients daily, our staff have shown remarkable resilience in managing maternal and child health cases, public health emergencies, and critical care,” Mrs. Aryee added.

The global theme’s focus on the economic impact of nursing was echoed by the introduction of the Nurses and Midwives’ Entrepreneurs Market, designed to provide visibility and networking opportunities for nurses and midwives with legal businesses.

“This initiative will empower our staff to generate additional income and strengthen their economic contributions,” Mrs. Aryee stated.

Mr. Jefferson Asare Danquah, Acting Chief of GRNMA, urged the government, policymakers, and the public to recognize the value of nurses and midwives. He encouraged professionals to leverage the Entrepreneurs Market to diversify their income streams.