The Ministry of Health has announced the successful disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to 120,000 nursing trainees across the country, covering a six-month period.
This major intervention underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges with financial assistance throughout their academic journey.
According to the Ministry, the payment not only aims to ease the financial burden on trainees but also serves as a strategic move to boost morale and motivation among future healthcare professionals.
“This initiative is part of a broader effort in developing 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 reads
The Ministry of Health extended its gratitude to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for fulfilling his pledge to nursing trainees. It also acknowledged the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders who ensured the timely release and distribution of the funds.
The Ministry reaffirmed its continued collaboration with nursing institutions across the country to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare education and to build a resilient healthcare workforce.
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