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UNION OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES AND MIDWIVES,GHANA (UPNMG)
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) is a professional association representing the interests of nurses and midwives in Ghana.

UPNMG is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of nurses and midwives in Ghana, as well as ensuring that they receive the necessary training and resources to provide high quality care to patients. The organization also advocates for better working conditions, improved salaries, and career advancement opportunities for its members.

In addition to its advocacy work, UPNMG also provides a range of services to its members, including legal representation, professional development opportunities, and networking events. The organization also works closely with the government of Ghana to develop policies and programs that health and wellbeing of the population.

Overall, the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana plays an important role in advancing the nursing and midwifery professions in Ghana, and ensuring that nurses and midwives are able to provide the best possible care to patients.

HISTORY
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) is an association for nurses and Midwives in Ghana duly registered at Registrar General's Department on 14th December 2017, registered as a Limited by Guarantee Company under the companies Act of Ghana. Issued with a certificate of incorporation and certificate to commence business by the Registrar General.

UPNMG attained a Labour union status on the 14th of December 2018, certified to operate as a trade union by the Chief Labour Officer. It is a Professional Union independent and non-partisan in nature.

The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) was born when some young Nurses in 2017 felt the need to provide Nurses and Midwives in the country with an alternative to the only Union that existed at the time for the Nurses and Midwives. The main objective was and still is; to improve the economic and social status of Nurses and Midwives in the country through the mobilization and judicious utilization of our resources.

MISSION
To improve the Economic and Social Status of Nurses and Midwives in the country through the mobilization and judicious utilization of our resources.

VISION
An Exciting and dynamic profession with multiple opportunities for everyone, to achieve good health and well-being for all.

OBJECTIVES

 * To seek and promote the general welfare of members of the association.
 * To promote and maintain high quality standard of nursing and midwifery care.
 * To contribute to debates on issues of National interest to aid in the formulation of National Health Policies and other matters of national importance.
 * To promote and maximize opportunities for the professional development of all members.
 * To promote and enhance the dignity and high professionalism in nursing and midwifery.
 * Affiliate with all other nursing and midwifery organizations both locally and internationally to promote health care and standards.
 * Encourage the use of research in developing the nursing and midwifery profession.
 * To collaborate with other associations and groups in the health sector and beyond, for the improvement of health standards and health care delivery.

MEMBERSHIP
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) is open to all nurses and midwives in Ghana registered or enrolled by the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana. Membership is acquired and maintained through registration and payment of monthly fund contribution and dues mandated by UPNMG.

UPNMG currently has a membership of over 30,000 across the length and breathe of Ghana. UPNMG remains the exclusive mouthpiece for all its members.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF UPNMG
The organisational structure of the union is positioned to facilitate communication and implementation of policies.

Locals
These are the unit structures of the Union that exist in all health care facilities in Ghana.

District Branches
These are  established in all districts as the decentralized functional areas of UPNMG.

Regional Branches
These offices are set up to supervise the decentralized areas and link them up to the national secretariat of the Union.

National Executive Committee (NEC)
The National Executive Committee is made up of nine elected members, headed by the president of UPNMG with executive powers to implement policies and decisions taken by the National Council.

The current National Executive Committee is made up of;

Maxwell Oduro Yeboah. (MScOH, DMS, BSN, DIP. NSG, RN)   -  National President

Ataridenu Emmanuel Anafo                                                         -   National First Vice President

Lexington MacLaughlin                                                                -  National Second Vice President

Rosemond Agyeiwaa                                                                   -  General Secretary

Thomas Nfi                                                                                   -   National Organizer

Patience Konlan                                                                           -   National Finance Officer

Iddrisu Ibrahim                                                                              -  Deputy Finance Officer

John Agbenyeavu                                                                          - National PRO

National Council
The National Council constituted by the National Executive Committee and Regional Chairpersons and Secretaries meet quarterly to formulate policies, implement decisions and promote the business of the Union.

UPNMG-FUND
UPNMG-Fund is appointed fund administration arm of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana with the sole aim of providing fund administration and advisory to the Union. UPNMG-Fund is responsible for the management of the Union’s hybrid mutual fund.

Loan Scheme
UPNMG launched its loan scheme in November 2020 to provide loans to members at a very low interest rate like no other union can offer. The era of huge interest rates from micro finance institutions and banks is over. At UPNMG, members can access loans or make partial withdrawals from their fund after some period of contributing. As a matter of fact, this is one of our flagship policies aimed at giving financial freedom to Nurses and Midwives in the country.

UPNMG Mart
The Union launched the UPNMG MART in May 2020 for its members to purchase items such as television sets, motor bikes, tricycles, washing machines, mobile phones, air conditioners, ovens, burners etc. The good news is that, irrespective of your location, you will be served once you contact the Mart officers.

UPNMG Land Scheme
UPNMG as part of its drive to improve the economic and social status of Nurses and Midwives in Ghana has launched its Land Scheme.

This scheme seeks to help members acquire affordable lands at locations of their choice at a flexible payment rate. We also have lands in some cities and towns we have dubbed UPNMG cities. These plots of land are exclusive to UPNMG members and it is our hope that in a few years to come these lands will be covered with beautiful houses fully owned by Nurses and Midwives.

UPNMG Entrepreneurship Training/ Funding
As part of UPNMG’s objectives aimed at giving financial freedom to Nurses and Midwives in the country, the union offers entrepreneurial training and funding to its members who are interested in starting or growing their businesses. UPNMG is the only Union which offers this policy to its members.

Legal Representation
Members of UPNMG have never been left to their own fate when it comes to legal representation at the law court. The competent and dedicated legal team of the union has represented several members who have brought their issues before us and will continue to do so. Members who require legal advice or legal representation can contact any of our helplines for assistance.

UPNMG Insurance Scheme for Members
UPNMG has quality life insurance policy with Enterprise life insurance company for its members and their families valued at fifty-two million and five hundred thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 52,500,000.00) as at the end of February 2021. And the beauty of this life insurance policy is that, members do not have to pay anything extra to enjoy these benefits. By virtue of the fact that the person is a dues paying member of the union, the person gets to enjoy this benefit free of charge.

DONATIONS
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG), as a legal and well recognized labour union, has played its patriotic role as far as supporting members and facilities are concerned. The Union was among the first to respond to the call from health facilities in need of support to protect health workers during the COVID 19 era. The Union donated several types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to some health facilities such as the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Wa Regional Hospital, Wa Memorial Hospital just to mention a few.

The Union continually supports members through donation of physical cash and drugs to some members involved in accidents and other welfare related issues.

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
UPNMG’s Public Health Education is achieved through media engagements across the country, such as radio shows, television programs, and most importantly on all our social media handles, these have continuously been the channels through which the Union educates the general public on health-related issues such as COVID 19, breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and many more health-related conditions.

'Every Nurse and Midwife deserves a better life. We were not trained to be poor nor timid. The choice to own a profitable company, or a comfortable home is entirely yours to make, but UPNMG as a union is here to provide you with the needed support. You don't have to wait for your retirement benefit to build a house or start an investment. We are here to empower you with knowledge and the requisite resources to help you improve your life. Join us and let us grow together.' -Maxwell Oduro Yeboah.