Health Ministry postpones centralised licensing exams for nursing and midwifery candidates
The Ministry of Health has announced the postponement of the planned Centralised Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Examinations to September 4, 2025.
According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director and Spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the examinations will henceforth be conducted in the respective training institutions, reverting to the previous arrangement, to ensure smooth participation and effective supervision by the NMC.
“It was agreed that the examinations will henceforth be conducted in the respective training institutions, as was previously the practice, to ensure smooth participation and effective supervision by the NMC”.
The decision was reached at a consultative meeting involving the Minister for Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and the Conference of Heads of Health Training Institutions (COHHETI).
The Ministry explained that the directive follows careful consideration of the risks associated with students travelling long distances to designated examination centres.
Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized that it is inappropriate for students to travel across regions to sit for examinations, stressing that the new arrangement prioritises the safety and well-being of candidates while also ensuring fairness and proper monitoring.
The Ministry further assured stakeholders that the necessary logistics will be provided to guarantee the smooth implementation of this directive. The NMC is expected to release a revised timetable and detailed examination guidelines in due course.
The Ministry expressed appreciation to all candidates, training institutions, and stakeholders for their cooperation and understanding.
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