Celebrating Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery
Under the capable leadership of Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo and her team, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) hosted its 6th Annual Dinner and Awards Night, celebrating nurses and midwives for their relentless and dedicated service to healthcare delivery in Ghana.
The event took place at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra. It was a night of elegance and celebration, characterized by a vibrant atmosphere filled with style, glamour, and the presence of distinguished personalities. Members from all 10 administrative regions of GRNMA were represented at the event.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance
- His Royal Majesty, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyehene and King of the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom, Special Guest of Honour
- Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), Minister of Health, represented by the Chief Director, Dr. Hafiz Adam
- Hon. Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP), represented by Mr. Hamidu Adakurugi, Chief Director, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment
- Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service
Guests were treated to great music, dance, and a sumptuous buffet, creating an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie. Winners in various award categories were presented with plaques, citations, and cash prizes, while the Regional Best Nurses and Midwives received the latest HP laptops in addition to their awards.
The evening culminated in the presentation of the most prestigious award, the 2025 National Best Nurse/Midwife.
2025 National Best Nurse/Midwife
Ms. Beatrice Sewor, a Senior Nursing Officer at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta South (Oti Region), was named the National Best Nurse/Midwife 2025.
Her leadership played a vital role in the hospital achieving zero maternal mortality between 2024 and 2025, alongside significant improvements in patient management and reductions in in-patient mortality.
Awarded: Brand-new Toyota Belta
First Runner-Up
Ms. Janet Ogeji Okere, a Senior Midwifery Officer at Shai Osu Doku District Hospital in Dodowa (Greater Accra Region), was recognized as the First Runner-Up, receiving a cash prize of ¢80,000.00, an HP laptop, a plaque, and a citation for her outstanding contributions to maternal and adolescent health.
Second Runner-Up
Ms. Mary Seyram Akoto, a Senior Nursing Officer from Presbyterian Hospital, Assin Praso in the Central Region, was named the Second Runner-Up for her leadership in establishing a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to address neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Her efforts were bolstered by effective stakeholder engagement and lobbying, which mobilized support for the NICU project. She received a cash reward of ¢60,000.00.
The Mrs. Ruth Aku Gyang Rural Service Award also celebrated 10 members, one each from the 10 administrative regions.
This followed 12 recipients of the Special Category Award spanning all walks of the 10 administrative regions.
President’s Award
The latest addition, the President’s Award, went to the legendary Nana Gladys Kusi-Yeboah.
“In recognition of your distinguished visionary leadership and life-long dedication to maternal and newborn health in Ghana and across Africa as pioneer in Midwifery Practice and international consultant and a key contributor to the development of the WHO Preset Partograph, you strengthened health systems, advanced maternal health policy and mentored generations of healthcare professionals. Your legacy lives on. Ayekoo!”
Enterprise Trustees promised to add GH₵5,000 cash to Nana Kusi-Yeboah’s prize package.
Event Highlights
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The evening celebrated excellence, commitment, and the invaluable contributions of nurses and midwives across the nation, reinforcing GRNMA’s mission to recognize and promote professional excellence in healthcare.
The leadership of GRNMA extends heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed to making this event a resounding success.
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