The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, former president John Dramani Mahama, has hinted that a future NDC-led government plans to eliminate Ghana's nursing training colleges' quota system for student nurse enrollment.
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As part of his two-day Building Ghana Tour to solicit feedback from stakeholders for the upcoming NDC manifesto, he revealed this finding to student nurses at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Esiama in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.
In his speech, President Mahama reaffirmed the government's commitment to funding the construction of new hospitals, health centers, polyclinics, and CHPS compounds. The intent behind this expansion is to create more employment opportunities for nurses upon completing their training, offering a strategic solution to challenges related to nurse employment.
During his engagement with the student nurses, President Mahama interacted with students who expressed their support and hopes for his leadership in the 2024 elections. The students' displays underscored their anticipation regarding key policy shifts in the healthcare and education sectors. Additionally, concerns such as the discontinuation of training allowances and pending second-year allowances were brought to his attention.
Acknowledging the opposition to the replacement of training allowances with the Students Loan Scheme during his tenure, President Mahama underscored the imperative to address these past actions while also advocating for the immediate payment of allowances owed to second-year student nurses. Citing an upsurge in the brain drain syndrome within the health sector due to unemployment, he affirmed his commitment to economic reform, job creation, and the redistribution of prosperity among all Ghanaians.
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Additionally, President Mahama directed the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle to facilitate the provision of a new water pump for the college, addressing issues related to low water pressure. The SRC President of the college also praised the former President's past efforts while emphasizing the enduring impact and compassion exemplified by his decision to contest once more for the nation's leadership.
During this visit, President Mahama's aspirations to dismantle the quota system for nursing training and his plans for bolstering the healthcare sector were brought to the fore. The encounter with student nurses also underlined key needs within the college, including the pressing requirement for a new bus to support clinical services, illustrating the comprehensive challenges and aspirations within the nursing training domain.
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