Midwives shortage hits Ghana - report

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Ewusi 10 years ago

The shortage of midwives is not our only problem,visionary Leaders are also in short supply

The shortage of midwives is not our only problem,visionary Leaders are also in short supply
SHORT-SIGHTED NDC 10 years ago

There is not a single wise person in that group of idiots called ndc. the only 3 wise among the: Sekou, Amidu and Nana Konadu have pulled out.

There is not a single wise person in that group of idiots called ndc. the only 3 wise among the: Sekou, Amidu and Nana Konadu have pulled out.
Ghanaian 10 years ago

It isn't that Ghana is not producing enough midwives; the problem could be attributed to brain drain. Since the socio-economic conditions are not favorable, the midwives have travelled outside to seek for greener pastures.

It isn't that Ghana is not producing enough midwives; the problem could be attributed to brain drain. Since the socio-economic conditions are not favorable, the midwives have travelled outside to seek for greener pastures.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Yes, ya right. If health workers are not treated well, brain drain is what happens. Ghana trains many hundreds of teachers annually but because of the way they are treated, they leave when they get the least opportunity, if i ...
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Yes, ya right. If health workers are not treated well, brain drain is what happens. Ghana trains many hundreds of teachers annually but because of the way they are treated, they leave when they get the least opportunity, if it even means to become a laborer where he can earn enough to support himself and family. You remember the '70s when teachers left for Nigeria? That is happening in the health sector now.
Kofi 10 years ago

What is the government waiting for? Just bring 2000 midwives from Cuba and the problem will be solved. Then send SHS/JHS leavers from deprived areas to Cuba for training as midwives.

What is the government waiting for? Just bring 2000 midwives from Cuba and the problem will be solved. Then send SHS/JHS leavers from deprived areas to Cuba for training as midwives.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Hahahahahahahahaha. Very soon we shall be asking Cuba to loan us a president and a Vice.

Hahahahahahahahaha. Very soon we shall be asking Cuba to loan us a president and a Vice.
Nana Ama 10 years ago

some of the midwives are very competent they should be paid more for extra hours

some of the midwives are very competent they should be paid more for extra hours
Agama 10 years ago

Agree with Ghanaian, most young professionals leave for greener pastures

Agree with Ghanaian, most young professionals leave for greener pastures
BABY LUV 10 years ago

another important issue is are collegues in the ministry ready to accommodate ghanaians from abroad?????????

another important issue is are collegues in the ministry ready to accommodate ghanaians from abroad?????????
GEORGINA OURO 10 years ago

THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.I THINK IN-SERVICE TRAINNING EVERY MONTH FOR ALL MIDWIVES WILL ALSO HELP.THE UNSKILLED ONES IN EVERY INSTITUTION SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO CONDUCT DELIVERY.THANKS,GOD BLESS ...
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THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.I THINK IN-SERVICE TRAINNING EVERY MONTH FOR ALL MIDWIVES WILL ALSO HELP.THE UNSKILLED ONES IN EVERY INSTITUTION SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO CONDUCT DELIVERY.THANKS,GOD BLESS ALL MIDWIVES

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