The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMCG) has warned nurses and midwives practitioners against unprofessional behaviour on social media.
The Council expressed concern over videos showing misuse of uniforms, use of offensive language, and sharing of misleading health information.
It reminded practitioners that such actions breach the Code of Ethics and tarnish the profession’s image.
According to the Council, the nurses and midwives who fail to comply with this directive will face the application of appropriate sanctions.
The Council warned that offenders risk suspension or revocation of their licenses.
A statement dated October 6 and signed by the Registrar, Mrs Philomena Wooley, read, “The attention of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana has been drawn to a series of disturbing social media publications and videos involving Trainees, Nurses Assistants, Nurses and Midwives.
These publications and videos depict conduct that is grossly unprofessional and in direct contravention of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct governing the Nursing and Midwifery professions”.
“The Council is particularly concerned about the misuse of the Nursing and Midwifery uniform in the creation of social media content that purports to educate the public or fellow Practitioners without due authorization; The use of abusive, derogatory and offensive language directed at Leadership and other Stakeholders; The dissemination of misleading or unverified health information under the guise of professional advice,” the Registrar explained.
The statement added, “all Students and Practitioners that the Nursing and Midwifery professions are grounded in the principles of integrity, respect, professionalism and ethical responsibility. Any conduct that undermines these values not only tarnishes the image of the profession but also erodes public trust in the healthcare system”.
“Consequently, no individual or group is permitted to provide public education or professional guidance under the guise of the Council without prior approval or accreditation.
All Students and Practitioners are hereby cautioned to desist from engaging in any form of unprofessional conduct, particularly on social media platforms. The Council will not hesitate to invoke the necessary disciplinary measures, including suspension or revocation of licenses, against any individual found culpable of breaching the professional Code of Conduct,” it concluded.
In related news, the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, staged a protest to demand their salary arrears owed by the government.
According to the nurses and midwives, about 7,000 of them have been working without salaries for the past nine to 10 months.
Meanwhile, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, the deputy finance minister, has told the Nurses and midwives that their salary arrears will be captured in the next budget.
He expressed gratitude to the nurses and midwives for their service and apologised for the delay.
See the statement below:
