At a time when quality nursing education and healthcare delivery are increasingly vital to everyday life, the establishment of advanced training programmes for skilled professionals in the sector has become essential.

In light of this need, a significant step has been taken towards the establishment of the Kumawu Nursing and Midwifery College. 

The institution aims to provide comprehensive nursing education and nurture a new generation of highly skilled healthcare professionals to serve the nation.

To drive this vision, a nine-member Implementation Committee was inaugurated on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, by the Kumawumanhene, Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, together with the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang.

The Committee comprises representatives from the Catholic Church, the Kumawu Traditional Council, the Sekyere Kumawu District Assembly, the District Health Directorate, and the Member of Parliament for Kumawu Constituency, Ernest Yaw Anim.

The Committee has been tasked with several key responsibilities, including proposing a suitable name for the Nursing and Midwifery College, obtaining the requisite accreditation, and setting a realistic timeline for implementation.

Speaking at a brief ceremony held in Kumawu, Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua urged the Committee members to work diligently and with unity of purpose to bring the vision to fruition. He emphasised the importance of commitment and collaboration in ensuring the successful establishment of the institution.

Ernest Yaw Anim, the MP for Kumawu, assured the Kumawumanhene and the Konongo-Mampong Catholic Diocese of his full support, stating, “We are committed to taking effective actions to ensure the College is established, in order to deliver transformative benefits in healthcare education and services to Kumawuman and the nation at large.”

Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the Catholic Diocese’s commitment to the project, pledging the necessary support for its successful execution.

During their first deliberations, the Committee discussed essential infrastructural needs, including classrooms, dormitories, and the renovation of the historic Kumawu Hospital building to support the College’s establishment.

The Kumawu Nursing and Midwifery College, once operational, is expected to make a significant impact on the nursing profession and healthcare delivery in Ghana.