Health Ministry announces reopening of Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training School after months of closure

The Techiman-Krobo Nursing and Midwifery School in Ghana's Bono East region is set to resume operations in the coming weeks after a lengthy closure, according to a statement by the Ministry of Health. The decision comes after students staged a protest over various issues plaguing the institution, which led to a temporary suspension of classes earlier this year.

Ministry spokesperson Tony Goodman revealed that the school's administration has made significant progress in addressing the concerns that sparked the student demonstration. The Ministry established a committee to investigate the students' complaints, who subsequently presented their findings to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.

Acting on the Minister's directive, the committee engaged a wide array of stakeholders, including traditional leaders, educators, youth groups, students, and security officials. These meetings revealed broader institutional challenges that required attention before students could return to campus safely.

Goodman noted that the investigations uncovered issues such as governance structure weaknesses, corruption (grades being sold), and a non-existent Student Representative Council (SRC) structure. To tackle these problems, the Ministry is also developing a handbook to establish clear guidelines for both student and staff conduct. Staff training sessions began recently to prepare for the phased reopening of the school.

The Ministry of Health announced the temporary closure of the Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training College on July 29, 2026, due to persistent unrest and breaches of the institution's rules despite previous attempts to restore discipline. The phased reopening plan aims to ensure a smooth transition back to normal operations while maintaining order on the campus. The first year students are expected to return first, followed by second-year and third-year students in subsequent weeks.