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Price of Nursing Training admission forms reduced to ₵150 – Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
The price of Nursing Training admission forms has been reduced, according to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
In a statement issued today, added that “The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the general public and all prospective applicants seeking admission into any of the Health Training Institutions in Ghana that the sale of application forms for the 2025/2026 academic year will officially commence on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 and end on Thursday, 19th June, 2025. Details will be published soon.”
According to the statement, “The general public and all prospective applicants must take note that the cost of application forms, which was Two Hundred Cedis (GH₵ 200.00) has now been reduced to One Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 150.00).”
The ministry revealed that the reduction is intended to enhance access and affordability for applicants across the country.
“The general public and all prospective applicants are entreated to take note that only GCB Bank PLC. and Agriculture Development Bank are mandated to sell the application forms,” the statement concluded.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
