Short Biography
Mrs. Emma Helen Banga
Mrs. Emma Helen Banga served as the sixth President of the GRNA from 1995 to 2003 and as General Secretary from 1991 to 1994. She played a pivotal role in strengthening educational standards in nursing and successfully negotiated improved salary conditions for nurses and midwives.
She was a Public Health Nurse and Nurse Educator who negotiated for the passing of the white paper on Enrolled and Community Health Nursing promotion exercise in July 1992. She also served as a member of the Consultative Assembly from 1991 to 1992.
She initiated the process for the acquisition of a Collective Bargaining Certificate for the Association in 2003, which was attained in 2005. She also initiated the construction of GRNMA regional hostels and instituted the Nurses or GRNMA Fund.
She served on the planning committee for WHO in 1989 and was a Board Member of the Ministry of Health from 1998 to 2004. During her tenure as President, she actively advanced advocacy for quality nursing and midwifery education and service delivery.
Criteria for Nomination
- A registered member of GRNMA with valid PIN
- A minimum of 10 years working experience
- Evidence of certification in advocacy or human rights training
- Evidence of initiation of advocacy project or human rights promotion
- Membership in advocacy or human rights activism locally or internationally
- Evidence of engaging the media on advocacy or human rights issues
- Evidence of publishing on advocacy or human rights issues
- Evidence of contribution to policy, relevant documents, decisions, or initiatives through advocacy
- Evidence of serving on committees or boards related to advocacy and human rights
- Evidence of attendance or presentation at seminars, symposia, or conferences on advocacy or human rights