Weija Gbawe Municipal Hospital Celebrates 20 Newly Promoted Nurses in Historic Durbar



               Story by Azaglo Michael 


WEIJA, ACCRA — In a historic milestone for healthcare delivery in the municipality, the Weija Gbawe Municipal Hospital recently hosted its maiden belting ceremony and durbar for 20 newly promoted nurses. 


Held under the theme, "Promoted to Lead, Empowered to Serve," the event was designed to honor career advancement while instilling a renewed sense of professional accountability.




A First-of-Its-Kind Recognition

Speaking to the media, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the hospital, Patricia Kyei, explained that the landmark event was organized to reward staff for their dedicated years of service and to reinforce the profound responsibilities tied to their new ranks.


Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the hospital, Patricia Kyei, 


"The event is a first of its kind at the hospital, aimed at encouraging them for their years of service and also making them understand the responsibility behind their promotion regarding patient wellbeing and service delivery," CNO Kyei stated.


Prioritizing Patient Safety and Quality Care



Serving as the chairperson for the ceremony, Ms. Lilian Annan, Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services (DNMS) at The Trust Hospital, emphasized that the broader objective is to elevate the nursing profession within the Weija Gbawe enclave while driving continuous improvements in patient safety and quality care.


Ms. Lilian Annan, Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services (DNMS) at The Trust Hospital, 


Ms. Annan further pledged to focus on capacity-building initiatives centered around clinical safety, with the ultimate goal of transforming nursing practices nationwide.


Call for Government Support

During the durbar, Senior Nursing Officer (SNO) Gifty Bondzie shed light on the rigorous daily challenges healthcare professionals encounter on the front lines. 


Senior Nursing Officer (SNO) Gifty Bondzie 


She made a passionate appeal to the government for increased logistical and resource support to strengthen the health sector and optimize working conditions for nurses.


The ceremony concluded with the official investiture of the promoted nurses, charging them to step into their leadership roles with excellence, integrity, and unwavering dedication to patient care.

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