The Ministry of Health, in a press statement, has confirmed that an amount of GHS 462 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 Nursing Training Colleges.
The allowance, which was a key commitment made by John Dramani Mahama during the recent electioneering campaign, has now been fulfilled, with payments scheduled which begin today and continue through to next Friday.
The Ministry views this development as a significant step in improving the welfare of nursing trainees and sustaining the motivation of future health professionals.
The statement issued by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director & Spokesperson
The Ministry of Health said, “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 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
The Ministry reiterates its commitment to working closely with nursing institutions to ensure the continued delivery of quality healthcare education across the country.
