The Ministry of Health has announced a 50% reduction in tuition and admission fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students, effective from the 2025/2026 academic year.
The intervention forms part of the government’s flagship “No-Fee-Stress” policy for tertiary students nationwide, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and ensuring equitable access to professional health training.
According to the Ministry, the government will absorb half of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions 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 Ministry said in a statement signed by Deputy Director and Spokesperson, Tony Goodman.
Strict Compliance Expected
The Ministry has instructed all Health Training Institutions to strictly adhere to the approved fees and items communicated by the Ministry.
They have been warned not to charge above the approved amounts or demand payment for any items covered under the new policy.
“Any Principal who contravenes this directive or imposes unauthorised fees does so at his or her own peril,” the statement cautioned.
Commitment to Access and Equity
According to the Ministry, the government’s move underscores its dedication to safeguarding the welfare of students and advancing equitable access to health training education.
By reducing costs, the initiative aims to encourage more qualified young Ghanaians to enter the nursing and allied health professions, which remain vital to the country’s healthcare delivery system.
The Ministry has also directed Heads of Health Training Institutions to begin preparations for admitting new students under the new financial arrangement for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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