The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana has warned student nurses, midwives, and practitioners that they risk suspension or loss of their professional licenses if found engaging in unprofessional conduct on social media.
The Council expressed deep concern in a statement issued on October 6, 2025, over what it described as “a series of disturbing social media publications and videos” involving trainees and practitioners.
These posts, the Council said “depict conduct that is grossly unprofessional and in direct contravention of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct” of the profession.
The NMC also said it has observed an alarming trend where some nurses and midwives misuse their professional uniforms to create online content “that purports to educate the public or fellow practitioners without due authorization.”
It also cited the “use of abusive, derogatory and offensive language directed at leadership and other stakeholders,” and the “dissemination of misleading or unverified health information under the guise of professional advice.”
The Council reminded all practitioners that nursing and midwifery are founded on “integrity, respect, professionalism and ethical responsibility,” stressing that any behavior that undermines these values “tarnishes the image of the profession and erodes public trust in the healthcare system.”
As Ghana’s statutory regulator for the profession, the NMC reaffirmed its mandate to accredit institutions and license individuals to practice.
It warned that “no individual or group is permitted to provide public education or professional guidance under the guise of the Council without prior approval or accreditation.”
Most notably, the Council stated emphatically that it “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.”
The Council urged all stakeholders “to uphold the dignity and sanctity of the Nursing and Midwifery professions” and to report any misconduct for appropriate action.
