The Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Braimah Baba Abubakari, has called on nurses and midwives across the region to recommit themselves to professional excellence, continuous learning, compassion, and ethical practice as public expectations of healthcare delivery continue to rise.
According to Dr. Abubakari, the future of quality healthcare depends largely on an empowered nursing workforce committed to lifelong learning, self-improvement, and the highest standards of professionalism.
His message was delivered on his behalf by Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil, Medical Director of the Upper East Regional Hospital, during the launch of the 2026 International Nurses Week Celebration organised by the Upper East Regional Chapter of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
The celebration, held under the theme “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” brought together nurses, midwives, nursing tutors, university lecturers, staff of health training institutions, retired nurses and midwives, and representatives of sister labour unions.
Addressing participants, Dr. Abubakari noted that the expansion of free healthcare services across Ghana has significantly raised public expectations, making it imperative for nurses and midwives to demonstrate greater professionalism, competence, empathy, and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
“In an era of free and expanded healthcare, the public’s expectations of us will be higher than ever,” he stated, urging nurses to continue serving with compassion and excellence.
“Let your hands heal and let your voice comfort,” he encouraged.
Dr. Abubakari further appealed to government and stakeholders within the health sector to continue investing in the nursing workforce, stressing that strengthening frontline healthcare professionals is essential for improving healthcare delivery and national development.
“When we empower a nurse, we do not just improve a hospital; we secure the future of our nation,” he emphasized.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Upper East Regional Health Directorate to improving the welfare and working conditions of nurses.
He disclosed that the Directorate is advocating for the deployment of more healthcare professionals to the region to reduce the workload on existing staff. In addition, he announced plans to establish an Employee Assistance Programme at the Upper East Regional Hospital to provide psychological and mental health support for healthcare workers experiencing stress and burnout.
Furthermore, the Directorate plans to establish staff clinics in all district hospitals and the Regional Hospital to ensure healthcare workers receive timely medical care whenever needed.
“We are setting up staff clinics in all district hospitals and the Regional Hospital to take care of our staff whenever they require medical attention,” he said.
Dr. Abubakari concluded by expressing profound appreciation to nurses and midwives for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in delivering quality healthcare. He described them as “gallant heroes” whose commitment continues to save lives and improve health outcomes across the Upper East Region.
Source: MyBlueWavesonlin.com |Public Relations Unit, Upper East Regional Health Directorate| Maurice Duncan |Bolgatanga
