The Ministry of Health has announced a 50 percent cut in admission fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions, beginning with the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative forms part of government’s new “No-Fee-Stress” Policy aimed at easing the financial burden on students and parents.
In a statement signed by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director and Spokesperson for the Ministry, the government explained that it will absorb half of the approved fees for first-year students entering nursing and allied health training schools across the country.
“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 statement noted, adding that institutions must strictly comply with the approved fees and are barred from charging for items covered under the policy.
The Ministry emphasized that any Principal found imposing unauthorized fees will be held personally accountable. It further directed all heads of health training schools to begin preparations for the admission of students under the new fee structure.
The directive fulfills President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to reduce the financial pressures associated with tertiary education and create more opportunities for aspiring nurses and health professionals.
According to the Ministry, the policy underscores government’s broader commitment to supporting students’ welfare while expanding access to health training as part of its human resource development agenda.
