The Vice President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has strongly condemned alleged extortion practices targeting nursing students, describing the situation as unacceptable and a threat to the integrity of the country’s health training system.
Speaking on the matter, the GRNMA Vice President expressed concern over reports that some students in nursing training institutions are being subjected to unauthorized financial demands, allegedly by individuals within or connected to their schools. He noted that such practices, if proven true, undermine fairness, place unnecessary financial burden on students, and erode public trust in health training institutions.
He stressed that nursing education is already demanding, both academically and financially, and therefore students should be protected rather than exploited. According to him, no student should be forced to pay unapproved fees or make informal payments in exchange for academic services, accommodation, or assessments.
The association called on regulatory bodies and the Ministry of Health to urgently investigate the allegations and take firm action against anyone found culpable. It further urged students to report any incidents of extortion through appropriate channels to ensure accountability and transparency within the system.
The GRNMA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of nursing and midwifery students across the country and ensuring that training institutions operate within approved guidelines.
The association emphasized that protecting the next generation of health professionals is critical to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare delivery system and warned that any form of exploitation within the sector must be addressed decisively.
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