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MoH slashes fees of Nursing and Allied Health Training students by 50 percent*
The Ministry of Health has announced a 50 percent reduction in admission fees for students entering Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions, starting from the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Ministry explained that the intervention forms part of government’s new “No-Fee-Stress” Policy, which seeks to ease the financial burden on tertiary students across the country.
By this arrangement, government will absorb half of the approved fees for all first-year students.
The statement, signed and issued by Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the Ministry, Tony Goodman, said all training institutions were required to strictly comply with the approved fees and items communicated by the Ministry.
It cautioned that no institution was permitted to charge more than the approved amount or demand payments for items covered under the policy.
The Ministry noted that the reduction fulfills the commitment of President John Dramani Mahama to provide financial relief for parents and students who are determined to pursue their academic and professional dreams in health training.
The statement further advised Principals of Health Training Institutions to comply fully with the directive, warning that any Principal who contravenes it or imposes unauthorized fees would do so at their own peril.
The Ministry assured the public that it remains committed to promoting the welfare of students and advancing equitable access to health training education.
It directed Heads of institutions to commence admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic year.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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