Ministry of Health Suspends Nkanchina College Principal Over Admissions Breach
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
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.
According to the ministry, the suspension will remain in place pending a comprehensive administrative investigation into the matter. The decision is aimed at ensuring that the investigation is conducted without interference and that the operations of the college continue smoothly.
In a press statement signed by Isaac Ofei Baah, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Health, the suspension follows a formal query issued to Mr. Anaba on February 19, 2026, concerning the 2025/2026 admissions at the college.
“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 explained that it reviewed the response submitted by the principal but determined that a full investigation was necessary to establish the facts surrounding the case. As part of the suspension, Mr. Anaba has been directed to hand over the administration and management of the college to the Acting Vice Principal to ensure uninterrupted operations.
“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 of Health emphasised 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,” the statement said.
