Reports have surfaced of alleged examination malpractice at the Methodist Health Training Institute in Afosu, one of the public Nursing and Midwifery Training schools in the Eastern Region, during the ongoing nationwide licensing examinations for nursing and midwifery students.
According to information gathered, 130 Registered General Nursing (RGN) students who sat for their exams on 10th, 11th, and 12th September 2025 were allegedly asked to pay ₵1,200 each to facilitate arrangements that would compromise the integrity of the examination process. These payments were reportedly used to influence invigilators, allowing certain tutors to enter the examination hall and assist students.
Some Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) students, who wrote their examinations earlier, disclosed that they were approached with similar demands for payment but declined. They claimed that, as a result, stricter monitoring was enforced during their sessions.
At this stage, the allegations remain unverified, though the names of some tutors have been linked to the scheme. According to student accounts, these tutors allegedly claimed to be the only certified NMC examiners in the school, instilling fear among students that refusing to comply with their demands could affect their licensing results.
There are also reports that some students were caught on 11th September 2025 by NMC officials using mobile phones inside the examination hall, further fueling concerns about malpractice.
The allegations have sparked broader questions about the conduct of professional examinations and the safeguards in place to protect their credibility.
The licensing examinations for nurses and midwives are a crucial step in Ghana’s healthcare system, overseen by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The Council has repeatedly emphasized the importance of integrity and professionalism in these exams, as they determine eligibility for practice. Malpractice, if confirmed, would undermine both the credibility of the process and public trust in healthcare delivery.
According to reports, CCTV footage has confirmed some of the allegations. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Evelyn Agyemang, who has publicly stated that she does not condone such practices, has initiated an internal investigation. She assured that any staff or student found culpable will face disciplinary action.
The matter has also prompted calls for an independent probe by the Ministry of Health and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana to establish the facts and take appropriate action if necessary.
