medical & dental training
Mandate The Medical and Dental Council is the statutory agency under the
Ministry of Health established under Part II of the Health Professions
Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857) responsible for the regulation of the
training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. Vision The vision of
the Council is to be an internationally acclaimed competent, innovative and
accountable regulatory authority for medical and dental practice in Ghana, for
the public good. Core values Integrity – Provision of honest leadership, share
what we see with our stakeholders Transparency and accountability – Commit to
take responsibility, be open and accountable for our actions Excellence – Commit
to achieving highest standards with open-mindedness and a willingness to
continuous learning Fairness – Equal respect to all persons and treat them
without prejudice Collaboration and strategic partnerships – we recognize
healthcare as teamwork, so we will work with others to support safe, high
quality care for the public good. Shared Value “Guiding the professions,
protecting the public” Object The object of Council as provided for under
section 27 of Act 857 is to secure in the public interest the highest standards
in the training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. Mission
Accordingly, the mission of Council is to: Assure and maintain public health,
safety and wellbeing Promote and maintain public trust in the professions and
members of the professions Ensure and sustain public confidence in the
healthcare system Enforce professional standards and conduct
