{
  "id": 145438,
  "title": "Ministry of Health declares a zero-tolerance policy on nursing school admission extortions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/ministry-of-health-declares-a-zero-tolerance-policy-on-nursing-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T20:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ministry-of-health-declares-a-zero-tolerance-policy-on-nursing-school-admission-extortions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Health in a particular country has announced a zero-tolerance policy towards extortions in the admission process for nursing schools. Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit, Tony Goodman, warned that those found guilty will face severe penalties. He emphasized the government's commitment to establishing a stress-free system for nursing school admissions, which led to the introduction of an online application portal and timely allowances.\n\nMr. Goodman stated that several suspects have been apprehended following investigations by the police and the Bureau of National Investigations. The ministry is determined to ensure the credibility of admissions and uphold the quality of students entering the field, as they cannot compromise on the standards required to care for the public. The Health Ministry reports that investigations led by the Bureau of National Investigations and the police have resulted in the arrest of suspected fraudsters involved in nursing training school admission processes. Some of these suspects have already appeared in court.\n\nThe ministry further emphasized that the two investigative agencies will continue their efforts to investigate admission-related fraud throughout the year. Mr. Goodman cautioned the public against engaging in fraudulent activities or paying bribes to third-party intermediaries during the admission process, highlighting that genuine recruitment processes do not require financial inducement.\n\nThe Health Ministry is also urging heads of nursing training institutions to adhere to the enforcement and compliance of official intake numbers. Mr. Goodman explained that the ministry will ensure that admission numbers remain within the approved limits to maintain training standards and graduate numbers aligned with the national budget. He stressed that the ministry will continue to impose punishments to deter others from engaging in similar activities, ultimately preserving the gains achieved in upholding the integrity of nursing school admissions.",
  "summary": "Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit at the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, says the ministry has declared a strict zero-tolerance policy on extortion within nursing school admission and recruitment, warning that perpetrators will face severe sanctions. He emphasised that the Ministry has taken concrete steps while working with law enforcement agencies to fish […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}