The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered the immediate suspension of the principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College at Nalerugu.

According to a press release dated February 27, 2026, the directive came during the minister’s working visit to the Upper East, North-East, and Northern Regions, where he inspected health facilities and training institutions to assess operations and service delivery.

The suspension follows reports of unauthorised admissions at the Nalerugu College before his visit to the school.

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“Following preliminary findings, he ordered the immediate suspension of the Head of the College pending further investigations,” the statement said.

Mintah Akandoh emphasised that adherence to established admission protocols is non-negotiable, warning that any head of institution found engaging in unauthorised practices would face strict sanctions.

He also reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and high standards in health training institutions nationwide.

Read statement below



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