The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has given firm assurances that the government is taking urgent steps to clear the backlog of unemployed health professionals across the country.
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Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, July 18, the minister acknowledged the scale of the challenge, revealing that over 70,000 qualified health workers are currently awaiting employment.
“We recognise the challenge of over 70,000 qualified health workers currently awaiting employment, but I want to assure you that we are working tirelessly to clear this backlog,” he said.
Mr. Akandoh highlighted recent progress, noting that more than 10,000 nurses and midwives have been successfully employed in the past six months alone, with more recruitments expected in the coming months.
The Minister also addressed concerns from pharmacists awaiting clearance, disclosing that salary arrears for 321 Pharmacist House Officers who completed training in 2024 are now being processed.
“While 1,621 qualified pharmacists await permanent employment, we are prioritising their recruitment as part of strengthening our health workforce,” he said.
He emphasized that the government remains committed to creating opportunities across all health worker categories, adding, “This is just one example of our broader commitment to clearing the backlog across all health worker cadres, ensuring every qualified professional has the chance to serve and strengthen Ghana’s health system.”
