A nine-member Implementation Committee has been officially inaugurated to oversee the establishment of the Kumawu Nursing and Midwifery College, marking a major step toward enhancing healthcare education and delivery in the Sekyere Kumawu District and beyond.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, was presided over by the Kumawumanhene, Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang. The Committee is tasked with ensuring the successful rollout of the college, which is envisioned to produce a new generation of highly skilled healthcare professionals to serve both the local community and the nation.
The Committee includes 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, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the initiative, assuring both the traditional leadership and the Catholic Diocese that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the college becomes a reality.
“At a time when quality nursing education and healthcare delivery are increasingly vital to national development, it is crucial that we establish advanced training programmes to equip our youth with the skills needed in the health sector,” the MP stated. “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.”
The Committee has been given a mandate to determine a suitable name for the college, facilitate the accreditation process, and develop an implementation timeline. Plans for physical infrastructure—such as classroom blocks, student dormitories, and the renovation of the historic Kumawu Hospital—were also discussed.
Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua encouraged members to work diligently, emphasizing that the establishment of the college would not only address critical gaps in healthcare training but also bring lasting socio-economic benefits to the community.
Rev. Msgr. John Opoku-Agyemang also expressed the Catholic Diocese’s full support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing health and education in the region.
Once operational, the Kumawu Nursing and Midwifery College is expected to significantly impact the nursing profession and improve the overall quality of healthcare delivery in Ghana.
Source: Freduah Agyemang Derrick
