On the 20th of January 2022, the Volta/Oti and the Central Regional branches of the Union commenced the preparation towards the grand launch with well patronized medical outreaches which included blood donation exercises as well as free medical screening for a myriad of health conditions such as Hypertension, HIV, Hepatitis B and Malaria. Sugar levels (Random Blood Sugar) as well as Hemoglobin levels were also checked for people at no cost.
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Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives begin preparations towards mega national launch
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) as part of preparation towards their Mega National launch, is organizing medical outreaches in some parts of the country.
Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives begin preparations towards mega national launch
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In the Volta/Oti Region, the exercise was organized in Kete-Krachi, within the premises of the Krachi West Municipal Health Directorate.
UPNMG outreach programmme in Kete-Krachi
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The exercise was supported by the Municipal Hospital and the Municipal Health Directorate. Over 60 people availed themselves for the blood donation exercise and 100’s more were medically screened.
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The occasion was also graced by the Krachi West Municipal Hospital Deputy Director of Nursing Services (DDNS) as well as the Volta Regional Public Health Nurse.
UPNMG outreach programmme in Kete-Krachi
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In the Central Region the exercise was organized in collaboration with the Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital and took place at the Abora market. Several pints of blood were donated and several others were screened for various medical conditions.
Other regions are also expected to carry out their activities in the coming days in preparation for the Mega National Launch of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG).
UPNMG outreach programmme Abora Market, Cape Coast
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The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) has been at the forefront of the nursing and midwifery profession and has been relentless in its quest to improve upon the working conditions of nurses and midwives in the country.
The UPNMG is the first Union within the noble nursing/midwifery profession to institute a loan scheme dubbed the UPNMG Loan Scheme for its members which runs at an interest rate of 11%.
UPNMG outreach programmme in Kete-Krachi
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The UPNMG is again, the first to commence a hire purchase for its members dubbed the UPNMG Mart/UPNMG Hire Purchase Scheme which has been in operation since May 2020.
UPNMG outreach programmme Abora Market, Cape Coast
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Leadership of the UPNMG have also cushioned its members with the UPNMG Insurance via a partnership with Enterprise Life Insurance and are also set to roll out the UPNMG Land Policy.
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