The Ministry of Health has confirmed that an amount of GHS462 Million has been disbursed to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students across the country.
This payment, which covers a six-month period, forms part of a broader initiative by the government to provide financial support to students in Nurses Training Colleges.
In a statement signed by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director and Spokesperson for the Ministry indicated that, the allowance was a key commitment made by His President John Dramani Mahama during the his electioneering campaign.
“The Ministry views this development as a significant step in improving the welfare of nursing trainees and sustaining the motivation of future health professionals.”
This further aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector by ensuring that critical human resources receive the needed support throughout their training, the Ministry noted.
“The Ministry extends its appreciation to the President 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.
“The Ministry reiterates its commitment to working closely with nursing institutions to ensure the continued delivery of quality healthcare education across the country.”
