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The Minister of Health, Austin Demby, has concluded a three-day Management Training for Senior Nurses and Midwives in Bo, urging health workers to uphold professionalism, respect patients, and strictly adhere to ethical standards.
The training, held from February 19 to 21, 2026, brought together senior nurses and midwives as part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to strengthen leadership capacity, improve accountability, and enhance the quality of healthcare service delivery across the sector.
In his closing statement at the end of the training, Dr. Demby emphasized the central role nurses and midwives play in improving health outcomes in the country. He commended them for what he described as their critical contribution to strengthening health service delivery.
“Patients are our bosses and we must treat them with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times,” Dr. Demby stated.
The Health Minister stressed the need for sustained investment in the welfare and professional growth of nurses and midwives, noting that building a strong and motivated workforce is essential to improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
He called on nurses to strictly adhere to ethical standards in the discharge of their duties and to fully align with the President’s recent pronouncement of a 300 Day Activism for Mothers and Children, which aims to accelerate interventions that support maternal and child health.
Dr. Demby further underscored what he described as the urgent need for zero tolerance to absenteeism within health facilities. He also addressed allegations of unethical practices, including the reported extortion of money from patients, warning that such actions undermine public trust in the health system.
The Management Training in Bo marks a major milestone in the Ministry of Health’s ongoing drive to strengthen leadership and accountability within the healthcare sector, as authorities seek to improve service delivery and ensure that patients receive respectful and professional care across the country.
