The Ministry of Health has announced the disbursement of GHS 462 million to finance the training allowances of 120,000 nursing trainees nationwide.
This six-month payment is part of the government’s broader program to provide financial assistance to students at Nursing Training Colleges.
In a statement obtained by Citi News on Thursday, July 17, the Ministry stated that the allowance, which was a critical promise made by President John Dramani Mahama during the recent election campaign, has finally been met.
“The Ministry sees this development as an important step towards improving the wellbeing of nursing trainees and maintaining the motivation of future health professionals. It complements ongoing efforts to develop the health sector by ensuring that vital human resources receive the necessary support during 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 emphasised its commitment to collaborating closely with nursing institutions to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality healthcare education throughout the country.
