The Ministry of Health has suspended the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College at Nalerugu following reports of unauthorized admissions at the institution.
The directive was issued by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh during his working visit to the Upper East, North-East, and Northern Regions, where he toured health facilities and training institutions to assess operations and service delivery.
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Preliminary investigations revealed that the College had admitted students outside the approved admission procedures. As a result, the Minister ordered the immediate suspension of the Principal pending further investigations.
Minister Akandoh emphasized that adherence to established admission protocols is non-negotiable and warned that any head of institution found engaging in irregular practices would face strict sanctions.
He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and maintaining high standards in health training institutions nationwide.
The Ministry has assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the full extent of the irregularities and ensure corrective measures are taken.
