Govt Cuts Nursing Training Fees By 50%

The government of Ghana has cut the school fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students by 50%.

This takes effect in the 2025/2026 academic year.

A statement by the Ministry of Health said this intervention is part of the “No-Fee-Stress” Policy for tertiary students across the country.

“By this initiative, Government has absorbed about half of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions.”

The government has since directed all institutions to adhere to the approved fees and items as communicated by the Ministry.

It warned against the charging of unapproved amount or demand payment for items covered under the policy.

“The Ministry of Health hereby advises Principals of Health Training Institutions to comply fully with this directive. Any Principal who contravenes this directive or imposes unauthorized fees does so at his or her own peril.”

It noted, “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.”

Story by Hajara Fuseini