HFNMTC History

Discover the history of HFNMTC, from its humble beginnings to becoming a centre of excellence in nursing and midwifery education.

History of Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College

Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College (HFNMTC), located at Kenten in Techiman, Bono East Region of Ghana, is an important institution dedicated to developing competent, compassionate and professional healthcare practitioners. The College forms part of the Catholic Church’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery through quality education, professional training and service to humanity. Its establishment reflects the growing need for qualified nurses and midwives to support healthcare facilities in Techiman and surrounding communities.
 
The history of the College is closely connected to the establishment and growth of Holy Family Hospital, Techiman, which was founded in 1954 by the Medical Mission Sisters. The hospital emerged through the collective efforts of the Catholic Church, community elders and the Techiman Traditional Council, including the support of the then Techimanhene, Nana Akumfi Ameyaw III. As healthcare services expanded, the demand for trained health professionals increased, creating the need for a dedicated institution to prepare nurses and midwives for service.

Following the creation of the Catholic Diocese of Techiman, the first Bishop, Most Rev. Dominic Yeboah Nyarko, recognised the urgent need for additional nurses and midwives to serve the growing Holy Family Hospital and other diocesan health facilities. Under the auspices of the Diocese, Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College was established in 2012 at Kenten, Techiman, to contribute to meeting this important healthcare workforce need.

Since its establishment, the College has remained committed to academic excellence, professional competence, discipline and the development of Christ-centred healthcare practitioners. Through its nursing and midwifery training programmes, it prepares students with the knowledge, practical skills and ethical values required to provide quality patient care. Today, HFNMTC continues to contribute to healthcare delivery and human resource development in Ghana, guided by its vision of excellence and its motto, “Together in Service of Humanity.”