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Beatrice Sewor Emerges GRNMA National Best Nurse at 2025 Awards

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8 months ago

December 15, 2025

Ms. Beatrice Sewor, a Senior Nursing Officer at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, has been named the GRNMA National Best Nurse for 2025. The honour was conferred at the 6th Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Annual National Awards and Dinner Night, held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

Ms. Sewor has dedicated nine years of service to St. Joseph Catholic Hospital and currently serves as a critical care nurse. Her recognition comes on the back of exceptional leadership and commitment during a particularly challenging period for the facility.

Between 2022 and 2024, the hospital faced significant operational difficulties due to insecurity in the area, resulting in the displacement of approximately 14 percent of its workforce and increased pressure on emergency and inpatient services. In response, Ms. Sewor developed and presented a proposal to hospital management that led to the creation of an emergency response team to better handle critical, emergency, and conflict-related cases.

Her initiatives also played a key role in the establishment of a recovery ward within the hospital. These interventions yielded remarkable results, including zero maternal deaths recorded between 2024 and 2025, improved patient care outcomes, and a notable reduction in inpatient mortality rates.

Working within a conflict-affected environment, Ms. Sewor’s achievements underscore the vital role of nurse-led leadership in maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery under difficult circumstances.

Expressing her gratitude, Ms. Sewor thanked the GRNMA, the management and staff of St. Joseph Catholic Hospital, and the local community for their support and the opportunity to serve. She stated that the award has strengthened her resolve to continue advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare, especially for rural and underserved populations.

As part of the recognition, Ms. Sewor was presented with the top prize of a brand-new Toyota Belta.

Now in its sixth year, the GRNMA Annual National Awards and Dinner Night celebrates excellence, innovation, and leadership in nursing and midwifery. The 2025 edition brought together nurses and midwives from all ten administrative regions, alongside key health sector stakeholders, to honour professionals whose contributions have made a measurable impact on healthcare delivery in Ghana.

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Bright Mumuni Aziz Champions Adolescent Health and Youth Development at National Stakeholder Engagement

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2 months ago

July 11, 2026

Ferty Felix

Education Advocate and Entrepreneur Bright Mumuni Aziz, Director of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation at the Federation of African Youth Development (FOAYD), has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing adolescent health and youth development through evidence-based advocacy and strategic stakeholder engagement.

As part of the Federation’s ongoing efforts to influence youth-centered policies, Bright Mumuni Aziz led a delegation from the Federation of African Youth Development (FOAYD) to participate in a high-level stakeholder engagement on the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Programme, jointly organized by the National Youth Authority (NYA) and UNICEF Ghana. The FAYD delegation included Ms. Caroline, General Secretary, and Ms. Rosemond Boayerik, a member of the Federation. The engagement, held at Sunlodge Hotel in Accra, brought together representatives from government institutions, development partners, and youth-focused organizations to discuss practical strategies for improving the health, rights, and well-being of adolescents in Ghana.

Representing the Federation of African Youth Development, Bright Mumuni Aziz played an active role in the discussions and delivered a presentation based on the UNICEF Ghana framework on adolescent health. His presentation emphasized the importance of evidence-driven interventions, multi-sector collaboration, and policies that respond to the evolving needs of young people.

The stakeholder engagement served as an important platform for exchanging ideas, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the development of sustainable interventions aimed at creating safer and healthier environments for adolescents across the country.

Speaking during the engagement, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Alhaji Inusah Mahama, underscored that youth development extends beyond education, employment, and entrepreneurship. He called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to promote gender equality, protect adolescent rights, strengthen institutional systems, and deliver lasting impact for young people throughout Ghana.

Bright Mumuni Aziz’s participation and leadership of the FOAYD delegation reflect his growing influence in youth development, research, and policy engagement. Through his leadership at the Federation of African Youth Development, he continues to champion initiatives that bridge research and practice, ensuring that policies affecting young people are informed by credible evidence and meaningful stakeholder collaboration.

His contribution to the ASRH stakeholder engagement demonstrates the critical role of research professionals in shaping national conversations on adolescent health. By advocating for inclusive, data-informed approaches and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders, Bright Mumuni Aziz continues to support efforts that empower young people to thrive in safe, healthy, and supportive communities.