The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed that government is in talks with 13 countries to create employment opportunities for Ghanaian nurses abroad.

This move he said is aimed at addressing the growing backlog of unemployed health professionals.

According to adomonline.com report on August 29, 2025, Akandoh disclosed that thousands of nurses and midwives who completed their training as far back as 2020 are still awaiting placement.

“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.

Over 70,000 health workers assured of employment amid staffing backlog – Health minister

According to him, the arrangement will not only ease pressure on the limited job opportunities locally but also provide Ghanaian nurses with international exposure and avenues for professional growth.

The minister further assured staff and students that government remains committed to strengthening the health sector through both local recruitment and international partnerships.

In addition, he announced that government will sponsor 15 nursing and midwifery tutors every year to pursue PhD programmes, as part of efforts to build capacity in health education.

Qualified but Unemployed: Ghana’s 70,000 health workers await jobs as foreign offers grow

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