The Ministry of Health has suspended the Principal of the Nkanchina College of Nursing, Fredrick Anaba, with immediate effect, over alleged over-admission of students and the introduction of unauthorised academic programmes.
The suspension, according to the ministry, will remain in force pending a comprehensive administrative investigation into the matter.
In a press release issued on March 12, 2026, and signed by Isaac Ofei Baah, the Head of Public Relations at the ministry, the decision follows a query issued to the principal on February 19, 2026, regarding the 2025/2026 admissions into the institution.
The ministry said it reviewed the response submitted by Mr. Anaba but determined that a full investigation was necessary to establish the facts surrounding the case.
“The Ministry of Health has suspended the Principal of the College of Nursing, Nkanchina, Fredrick Anaba, with immediate effect pending a comprehensive administrative investigation into alleged over-admission of students and the unauthorised introduction of new academic programmes,” the statement said.
The ministry directed Mr. Anaba to hand over the administration and management of the college to the Acting Vice Principal to ensure the smooth running of the institution.
“The decision follows a query issued by the Ministry on February 19, 2026, concerning the 2025/2026 admissions into the institution. After reviewing the response submitted by the Principal, the Ministry determined that a full investigation is necessary to establish the facts surrounding the matter,” the statement added.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to enforcing strict compliance with admission quotas and approved academic programmes across all health training institutions in the country.
“The Ministry of Health remains committed to upholding strict compliance with admission quotas and approved academic programmes across all health training institutions,” it said.
It added that further updates would be provided after the completion of the investigation.
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