Ghana in Talks to Send Nurses Abroad to Ease Job Backlog
The Minister of Health has announced that government is in negotiations with thirteen countries to employ Ghanaian nurses and midwives abroad. This move is part of efforts to reduce the growing backlog of unemployed health professionals in the country. Speaking during a visit to the Sefwi Wiawso Nurses and Midwifery College in the Western North Region, the Minister highlighted that many trained nurses are still without jobs years after completing their studies. “We have a huge backlog of nurses from 2020 who are still waiting for employment. The government is negotiating with 13 countries to export our nurses, and once these agreements are signed, it will open doors for many of our health professionals,” he stated. The initiative is expected to ease the pressure of limited job placements locally while also offering Ghanaian nurses international exposure and opportunities for professional […]