By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah
The Ministry of Health has announced a significant reduction in school fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students, effective the 2025/2026 academic year. According to a press statement signed by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the Ministry, the fees have been reduced by 50%.
“This intervention has been made possible through the introduction of Government’s flagship ‘No-Fee-Stress’ Policy for tertiary students across the country,” the statement read. The policy aims to provide financial relief to parents and students pursuing their academic and professional dreams.
The Ministry of Health has directed all institutions to adhere strictly to the approved fees and items communicated. “No institution is permitted to charge above the approved amount or demand payment for items covered under the policy,” the statement emphasized.
The reduction in fees is part of the government’s commitment to advancing equitable access to health training education. “The Ministry remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and advancing equitable access to health training education,” the statement added.
The directive is in line with the President’s commitment to provide financial relief to parents and students. “This reduction fulfills the commitment of His excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to provide financial relief for parents and students who are determined to pursue their academic and professional dreams,” the Ministry stated.
The Ministry has warned Principals of Health Training Institutions to comply fully with the directive, cautioning that any Principal who contravenes the directive or imposes unauthorized fees does so at their own peril.
With this development, the Ministry of Health has directed Heads of Health Training Institutions to commence the necessary processes leading to the admission of students for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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