Why are midwives so valuable?
Midwives attend to 75%-80% of Ghanaian births. They are an indispensable part of our healthcare system. Without midwives, most women would not have a skilled medical attendant present at the birth of their child, greatly increasing their risk of complications or death.
What are the biggest challenges facing Ghana’s midwives today?
Sadly, the rate of maternal and infant death in Ghana is still too high. We are striving to work with our members and national stakeholders to improve resources and finances so we can provide the highest possible care to the women and families we serve
Is GRMA only for Nurse-Midwives?
No. We welcome and represent ALL licensed midwives and midwifery students.
Is GRMA only for Private midwives?
No. In fact, a majority of our members (78%) are working in public institutions. We welcome and represent ALL licensed midwives in Ghana
I’m a student. May I become a member of GRMA?
Yes. We encourage you to join GRMA as a student so you can receive mentorship and support from GRMA’s network of technical experts in their field. Check here [include hyperlink to student section] for more information.
I’m interested in becoming a member. What do I do?
You can register your interest in GRMA on our website https://ghanamidwives.org/join-grma/ and GRMA will contact you to discuss next steps. Alternatively, you can attend a regional meeting and complete a registration form in person.
What do I get as a member of GRMA?
GRMA members receive many valuable benefits aimed at supporting your career progression and improving the quality of care you deliver.
Member benefits include:
- National support and mentor network of professional specialists and technical experts
- Leadership opportunities at regional and national levels
- Midwife-focused advocacy at the community, national and international levels
- Automatic affiliation with the ICM and CONAMA, including sponsored opportunities for conferences attendance
- Discounted admission to GRMA’s Biennial General Meeting
- Future benefit: Free login and access to all GRMA’s online resources
- Future benefit: Discounted access to GRMA-accredited CPD workshops for skills development