A group of concerned parents is appealing to the Minister of Health to intervene in what they describe as a cumbersome center allocation system introduced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) for the upcoming August/October 2025 licensing examinations.
Unlike in previous years when trainees wrote the exam in their respective schools, this year candidates must register online and select from 30 designated centers across 10 regions. Parents say the new arrangement has created serious burdens for both families and students.
Speaking to the media in the Bono East Region, Oheneba Owusu Antwi-Boasiako, Dabehene of the Techiman Traditional Council, said many students have been unable to access nearby centers, forcing them to travel long distances at great financial and safety risk.
He also cited accommodation costs, feeding, transportation, and ongoing network challenges with the online portal as major setbacks. With only days left before the exams, some candidates still struggle to register, make payments, and secure centers.
Oheneba Antwi-Boasiako, speaking on behalf of parents, called on President John Mahama, the Health Minister, and other stakeholders to urgently push for a review of the system.
“These students are the future of Ghana’s healthcare system. Reducing their stress and logistical hardship will not only show care for their wellbeing but also improve their performance and morale,” he said.
