Health Ministry Disburses GHS462 Million in Nursing Training Allowances

The Ministry of Health has announced the disbursement of GH¢462 million to cover six months of training allowances for nursing students in the country.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 17, by the Ministry, the funds will support a total of 120,000 nursing trainees enrolled in Nursing Training Colleges nationwide.

The payment is part of efforts under the Mahama administration to provide financial aid for health trainees, which constitutes a list of promises made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 elections.

“The Ministry views this development as a significant step in improving the welfare of nursing trainees and sustaining the motivation of future health professionals. It further aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector by ensuring that critical human resources receive the needed support throughout their training,” the statement read.

The Ministry also expressed its gratitude to President Mahama and other stakeholders for their roles in facilitating the timely release and distribution of the funds.

“The Ministry extends its appreciation to the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, for fulfilling his promise to the nurses, as well as all other stakeholders involved in facilitating the timely release and distribution of the funds.”

It further reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with nursing institutions to ensure the consistent delivery of quality healthcare education across the country.