The Ministry of Health has announced a major relief for prospective nursing and allied health students across the country, confirming that admission fees have been reduced by 50 percent effective the 2025/2026 academic year.
In a statement issued on Sunday, August 31, and signed by the Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the Ministry, Tony Goodman, the Ministry explained that the intervention has been made possible through the government’s flagship “No-Fee-Stress” policy, which is aimed at easing the financial burden on tertiary students and their families.
According to the statement, government will now absorb half of the approved fees for all first-year students admitted into Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions. The Ministry emphasized that this initiative is part of President John Dramani Mahama’s broader vision of ensuring equitable access to health education and providing financial relief to parents and guardians who continue to struggle with rising educational costs.
“No institution is permitted to charge above the approved amount or demand unauthorized payments for items already covered under this policy,” the release cautioned. It further warned that any principal or authority that contravenes the directive does so at his or her own risk.
The Ministry noted that the directive is also a demonstration of government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students and advancing access to professional health training. “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 release added.
Heads of Health Training Institutions have been directed to begin the necessary processes leading to the admission of students for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry also urged stakeholders to strictly adhere to the approved fees to ensure that the policy benefits all eligible students.
With this intervention, the government hopes to attract more young people into the health sector while removing financial barriers that have in the past discouraged brilliant but needy students from pursuing careers in nursing and allied health fields.
Below is a copy of the statement:
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
