The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has recently made changes to the nursing degree program, reducing the duration to two years specifically for diploma-holding nurses.

This adjustment comes as a result of the elevation of the KNUST Department of Nursing to the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

"For all diploma holders now your top-up to degree Bsc will take 2 years. What it means is that you all have to take advantage of this," she said.

Prof. Mrs. Dickson made this statement during the 10th Graduation of the Ministry of Health Training Institutions held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

The ceremony marked the graduation of 14,165 students from 76 affiliate Ministry of Health training colleges.

Deputy Minister for Health, Mrs. Gifty Naa Ayeley Mensah, indicated the government's intentions to expand health facilities as a strategy to address the emigration of health workers seeking better opportunities abroad.

"The government's agenda 111 will provide a great relief in the provision of 111 hospitals spread throughout the country and will ensure all Ghanaians get equal access to health care."

She also appealed to the graduates to accept postings, particularly in underserved communities.

Bibiani Nursing Training College was awarded the best public health school.

The best-registered general nursing program was conferred upon Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Drobo, while the best Midwifery school accolade went to Midwifery Training College, Tumu.

For the Diploma upgrade batch, the best public health school was recognized as Community Health Training College Tamale, and the best-registered nursing school was awarded to Nursing and Midwifery College Sekondi.