By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi Correspondent
Tubmanburg, Bomi County-The Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM) has adopted the National Education, Indexing, and Clinical Policies following three days of intense deliberations, validation, and collaboration.
The adoption was made at the national conference held in Tubmanburn, Bomi County early this week. The three days event brought together key stakeholders from nursing and midwifery training institutions, regulatory agencies, and health sector partners, under the theme: “Advancing Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice for Quality Healthcare Delivery.”
Officials described the polices as a landmark step toward strengthening the country’s nursing and midwifery education and practices in line with both national and global standards.
The newly adopted policies aim to standardize, monitor, and accredit all nursing and midwifery training institutions across the country ensuring that every nurse and midwife trained in Liberia meets internationally recognized professional standards, officials noted.
“A Stronger System for a Stronger Workforce”
In an exclusive interview, Mrs. Cecelia Kpangbala-Flomo, Registrar of the LBNM, underscored the importance of the validation process, describing it as “a turning point for the nursing and midwifery profession in Liberia.”
“For this sector to be vibrant and produce quality healthcare professionals, we must have strong and clear policies,” she said. “These standards will guide both current practitioners and future professionals, ensuring that the nursing and midwifery field remains credible, competent, and globally aligned.”
Mrs. Kpangbala-Flomo emphasized that every institution intending to offer nursing or midwifery education must first meet LBNM’s accreditation requirements. She warned that the board will not tolerate individuals or organizations operating unapproved training programs, noting that such actions undermine the country’s health system.
“We are urging all training institutions to follow due process before opening schools,” she stressed. “Healthcare professionals must always verify that their institutions are accredited. Likewise, students should only enroll in recognized schools to protect their education and careers.”
Strengthening Oversight and Accountability
Speaking further on monitoring and evaluation, the LBNM Registrar reaffirmed the board’s commitment to upholding the highest professional standards. She disclosed that robust mechanisms will be put in place to track compliance, assess teaching quality, and ensure that all institutions meet the minimum requirements for curriculum delivery and clinical training.
“Anyone found operating illegally or without proper accreditation will face legal action,” Mrs. Kpangbala-Flomo warned. “This is not about punishment – it’s about protecting lives. The nurses and midwives we train are the backbone of Liberia’s healthcare system.”
A Launch Toward a New Era
Serving as Chief Launcher at the closing ceremony was Dr. Zobong Norman, President of Bomi Community College. In his remarks, Dr. Norman commended the LBNM for taking such a bold and necessary step to elevate the nursing and midwifery profession.
“What we are witnessing today is the beginning of a stronger future for our health sector,” Dr. Norman declared. “These policies will strengthen the pathway to earning a nursing or midwifery degree – not just through classroom learning, but through structured institutional operation and accountability.”
Dr. Norman officially launched the validated and adopted National Education, Indexing, and Clinical Policies, describing them as a “blueprint for transformation” in nursing and midwifery education nationwide.
