Accra’s Top 7 Public Nursing & Midwifery Colleges (2025): Accredited Training Institutions Shaping Ghana’s Healthcare Workforce

In a period where health infrastructure and professional training are national priorities, Accra has emerged as a hub for accredited public nursing and midwifery education. From critical care to ophthalmic expertise, these seven public colleges—each certified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)—are producing the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Whether you’re an aspiring nurse or policymaker, these colleges offer a strategic blend of theory, clinical practice, and public service, all backed by accreditation and national credibility.

1. Korle-Bu Nursing & Midwifery Training College

📍 Korle-Bu, Accra

• Programs: Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM)

• Affiliation: Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

• Accreditation: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  As Ghana’s flagship nursing school, Korle-Bu Nursing College benefits from its location within one of West Africa’s premier teaching hospitals, offering unmatched clinical experience.

2. Pantang Nursing & Midwifery Training College

📍 Pantang, Abokobi Road, Accra

• Programs: Registered Mental Nursing (RMN), RM, Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)

• Specialty: Psychiatric & Mental Health Training

• Affiliation: Pantang Psychiatric Hospital
  Recognized as Ghana’s mental health training leader, Pantang College is a go-to institution for future psychiatric professionals.

3. Teshie Nursing & Midwifery Training College

📍 Teshie, Accra

• Programs: Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), NAC

• Accreditation: NMC-certified & Ministry of Health
  Known for its robust midwifery program and growing infrastructure, Teshie’s college serves the eastern corridor of Accra’s healthcare sector.

4. 37 Military Hospital Nursing & Midwifery Training College

📍 Inside 37 Military Hospital, Accra

• Programs: RGN, RM

• Affiliation: Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services
  Discipline, structure, and world-class standards define this military-aligned institution, which admits both civilians and military students under strict professional guidelines.

5. Public Health Nurses Training School – Korle-Bu

📍 Korle-Bu, Accra

• Programs: Public Health Nursing

• Focus: Community & Preventive Health

• Accreditation: NMC + Ghana Health Service
  With Ghana shifting toward community-based care, this school leads in training public health nurses ready for rural and urban outreach programs.

6. Ophthalmic Nursing School – Korle-Bu

📍 Korle-Bu, Accra

• Programs: Ophthalmic Nursing

• Specialty: Eye Health & Vision Care
  The only public institution in Accra fully dedicated to ophthalmic nursing, this school plays a vital role in fighting preventable blindness in Ghana.

7. Critical Care & Peri-Operative Nursing School – Korle-Bu

📍 Korle-Bu, Accra

• Programs: Critical Care Nursing, Peri-Operative Nursing

• Affiliation: Teaching Hospital Theatre Unit
  As Ghana builds more ICUs and modern operating theatres, this school’s graduates are in high demand in trauma centers and surgical units.

🎓 Accreditation & Oversight

All seven institutions are:

• Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana

• Under the Ministry of Health (MoH)

• Supervised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) where applicable

📈 Why It Matters

As Ghana’s healthcare ecosystem evolves, these colleges remain crucial pipelines for training ethical, skilled, and tech-ready healthcare professionals. They do more than fill positions—they build the backbone of national health resilience.

📌 For Enrolment & More Info:

Visit www.healthtraining.gov.gh or www.nmc.gov.gh to check requirements, deadlines, and school-specific updates.

Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by

Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Accra Street Journal, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.

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