Govt reduces 2025 nursing & allied health training school fees by 50%

The Ministry of Health has reduced admission fees for nursing and allied health training programs by 50 percent to make healthcare education more accessible in the country.

The reduction which takes effects for the 2025/2026 academic year, is part of a new initiative dubbed the “No-Fee-Stress” Policy. Under this directive, the government will absorb half of the approved fees for all first-year students enrolling in public Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions.

Part of the statement reads, “All institutions are strictly required to adhere to the approved fees and items as communicated by the Ministry. No institution is permitted to charge above the approved amount or demand payment for items covered under the policy.”

According to the Health Ministry’s Spokesperson, Tony Goodman who made this announcement, the move fulfills a key campaign promise by President John Dramani Mahama to ease the financial burden on students and families. Officials say the policy aims to improve access to critical health training programs and support the development of a stronger healthcare workforce.

This announcement has so far received cheers from the public especially students and parents.
The Ministry has warned all institutions against non-compliance, stating that strict adherence to the new fee structure is mandatory across the country.

The statement concluded by urging all Principals of Health Training Institutions to comply fully with this new directive. And any principal who goes contrary to the directive does so at his or her own peril.