The Ministry of Health has announced a reduction in the cost of application forms for Health Training Institutions across Ghana, effective for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The announcement, made in a press release issued by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Monday, April 14, 2025, aims to make healthcare education more accessible and affordable for prospective applicants nationwide.
According to the release, the sale of application forms will officially commence on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and end on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with further details to be published soon.
A key highlight of the announcement was the fee reduction: “The general public and all prospective applicants must take note that the cost of application forms, which was two hundred Ghana cedis (GHS 200.00), has now been reduced to one hundred and fifty Ghana cedis (GHS 150.00).”
The release further clarified the government’s intentions: “The reduction is intended to enhance access and affordability for applicants across the country.”
The Ministry also emphasized the official vendors for the application forms: “The general public and all prospective applicants are entreated to take note that only GCB Bank PLC and the Agricultural Development Bank are mandated to sell the application forms.”
The move is expected to be welcomed by aspiring healthcare professionals and their families, potentially increasing the number of applications and broadening the pool of qualified candidates for Ghana’s Health Training Institutions.
This commitment to reducing financial barriers to education aligns with the government’s broader goal of improving healthcare access and equity across the country.