President John Mahama has announced bold reforms to improve health education in Ghana. He plans to elevate selected nursing and midwifery training colleges to degree-awarding status.
Speaking during his Thank You tour in the Ahafo Region, Mahama explained that the reforms will improve tertiary education and healthcare delivery. “We will upgrade selected nursing and midwifery colleges across the region into degree-awarding institutions,” he stated.
He also revealed that buses would continue to be distributed to senior high schools and health training institutions to support learning and reduce logistical challenges.
Mahama expressed confidence that the reforms would improve the quality of nursing and midwifery education. He believes the move will also strengthen Ghana’s healthcare sector.
He reaffirmed the NDC’s promise to close the education gap in underserved areas. “We remain committed to expanding tertiary education, especially in regions that lack access,” he noted.
To support this vision, Mahama announced plans to establish a university in the Ahafo Region. The new institution will offer top-tier programmes in agriculture, natural resources, and health sciences.
He emphasized the NDC’s ongoing support for schools and training institutions. The distribution of buses, he said, will continue to ease transportation difficulties and improve conditions for students and teachers.
