The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has urged nursing and midwifery leaders to translate research findings into practical solutions that can improve healthcare delivery at the community level.
She made the call at the opening of the five-day 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference 2026, held under the theme, “Bridging Research, Policy and Practice in Nursing and Midwifery to Advance Free Primary Healthcare in Ghana.”
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Prof. Ayensu-Danquah said research, policy and practice must work together to ensure that the Free Primary Healthcare programme responds effectively to the health needs of communities.
She said nurses and midwives were strategically positioned to identify health conditions early, provide preventive care and support timely referrals before complications develop.
She therefore encouraged participants to use evidence from their work to inform policy and strengthen primary healthcare, noting that effective community-level care could help reduce pressure on specialised and tertiary health facilities.
As part of efforts to recognise excellence in the profession, the annual conference rewards outstanding contributions to healthcare provision in Ghana.
The awards comprise five categories: Clinical Excellence; Education and Research; Regulation; Leadership and Governance; and the Honourable Minister for Health’s Award for Outstanding Contributions in Underserved Areas.
The awards highlight the importance of recognising exceptional service to communities with limited access to healthcare.
The conference also provides a platform for nursing and midwifery leaders and managers to reflect, learn, share experiences and network, while engaging in open and constructive dialogue on strengthening healthcare delivery.
