The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College at Nalerigu, following allegations of unauthorized admissions.
According to a statement issued by the head of the Public Relations Unit at the Ministry of Health, Isaac Ofei Baah, on Friday, February 27, 2026, the directive was issued during the Minister’s working visit to the Upper East and North‑East regions, where he inspected health facilities and training institutions to assess operations and service delivery.
Mr. Akandoh was briefed about irregular admissions at the college, and after preliminary findings, he ordered the suspension of the Head of the college pending further investigations into the unauthorized practices.
The Minister emphasized that adherence to established admission protocols is non‑negotiable and warned that any institutional head found engaging in unauthorized admissions will face strict sanctions.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and maintaining high standards in health training institutions nationwide.
