Bolgatanga Midwifery College launches 75 years anniversary, matriculates 200 new students
The ceremony held on December 10, 2025 drew together health officials, traditional authorities, alumni, staff and students to honour the institution’s legacy in Ghana’s maternal and newborn healthcare.
The Midwifery Training College in Bolgatanga has launched its 75 anniversary of training midwives while also matriculating 200 newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The ceremony held on December 10, 2025 drew together health officials, traditional authorities, alumni, staff and students to honour the institution’s legacy in Ghana’s maternal and newborn healthcare.
Delivering the keynote address, the Principal of the College, Lamisi Buzombil reflected on the institution’s long journey since its establishment in 1950 with just 12 pioneering students.
“Today, we are not just celebrating an anniversary, we are commemorating a legacy, a legacy that began in the year 1950 when this college opened its doors with just 12 pioneering students to train as qualified registered nurses for the then upper regions.”
She explained that over the decades, the college has evolved through several training models and responded to changing demands in healthcare. According to her, this adaptability is what has kept the institution relevant for seven decades.
“From those modest beginnings, the institution has become a resilient and adaptive force in Ghana’s healthcare landscape.”
The Principal further highlighted the real impact of the college’s work across Ghana, pointing out that graduates are saving lives daily in both rural and urban facilities. She said the institution’s legacy is best measured by its contribution to maternal health.
“Our story is written in the safe deliveries conducted by our graduates in the most remote clinics and the busiest hospitals.”
She also acknowledged existing gaps in infrastructure, transportation for clinical practice and delays in job placements for graduates.
“We continue to grapple with One, infrastructure constraint. Two, transportation limitations that affect our clinical placement and community outreach.”
A representative of the Minister for Health, Evelyn Amoako also addressed the gathering and conveyed the Minister’s apologies for his absence. She emphasised that the Ministry considers the milestones of the college extremely important.
Amoako highlighted government initiatives aimed at strengthening health training institutions across the country. According to her, reforms such as improved curriculum, more practical training and investment in tutor development are part of a national effort to improve health outcomes.
“Our policies are deliberately designed to fortify our health training institutions to be resilient and responsive.” She noted.
The Minister’s representative also advised the newly admitted students to maintain discipline and professionalism, both in their appearance and behaviour, and to use social media responsibly to protect the image of the profession.
“And I would also like to admonish you about the good use of social media. Butoftentimes, what do we see? Even among students, you go to TikTok, we see many of you doing things that bring the name of the profession into disrepute.”
The ceremony concluded with the formal matriculation of the 200 new students, who pledged to uphold the ethics and standards of midwifery. Many alumni and invited guests expressed hope that the next 75 years of the institution would bring even greater accomplishments as the college continues to shape the future of maternal and newborn healthcare in Ghana.
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