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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
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
