The durbar further intended to whip up the spirit of unionism among members, and to offer them an opportunity to quiz leadership on welfare issues, conditions of service among other benefits the GRNMA offered.

Mr Desmond Yaani, the Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association, who addressed the durbar on the theme: “Strengthening our Association through active participation,” said they were bound as professionals with a shared mission to advance the nursing and midwifery professions.

He acknowledged the invaluable work of members, saying “As nurses and midwives, we are often the first to see patients in their most vulnerable moments, and the last to leave their side as they recover”.

The PRO, who is the Pusiga District Parent of the Association, told members that their commitment, compassion, and resilience formed the backbone of the healthcare system, and admonished the membership not to compromise on professionalism.

Mr Yaani noted that “As much as we give to our patients, we also have a responsibility to ourselves and to this profession. That responsibility is to stay united, grow and advocate for nursing on every possible platform. This is where the role of our Association becomes crucial’.

Touching on the need for members to patronise the Association’s activities, the PRO said the GRNMA through the leadership of Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, its President, and the team of competent National Executives, members benefitted from professional development programmes.

“Our Association offers opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Through workshops, seminars, and conferences, we gain access to the latest advancements in healthcare, leadership training, and skills enhancement,” Mr Yaani said.
He reminded members that there was strength in numbers and noted that if they came together as a collective body devoid of divisions, they would be able to amplify their voices for better working conditions, fair compensations and influence healthcare policies.

“Our Association serves as the megaphone for our concerns. But for it to be effective, we need your voice. Every nurse or midwife who actively participates strengthens our ability to make meaningful changes and impact,” he said.

Mr Barnabas Aduku Akumbo, the Pusiga District Chairman of the GRNMA, said the GRNMA as “Mother Association” for all nurses and midwives in Ghana with the bargaining certificate to advocate for its members, emphasised need for all nurses and midwives to join the association, for in unity was their strength.

The Acting Human Resource Manager of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the District, Mr Johnson Donkuu, addressed members on the GHS code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.

He outlined the major and minor offenses with their corresponding penalties, and admonished nurses and midwives to strictly abide by the code of conduct and work diligently as professionals to uplift the image of the Service.

Mr Samuel Aguuri Awini, a former Regional Second Vice Chairman of the GRNMA, who Chaired the durbar, said the Association had over the years proven to be more than just a professional body, “It is a family, a support system, and a driving force behind the welfare, growth, and global recognition of nurses and midwives in our country. It puts its members first,” he added.

As part of the durbar, certificates of honour were presented to past District Executives on behalf of the National Executive Council in recognition of their contributions to the Association in the District.