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Health Minister-designate, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has outlined plans to address unemployment among health professionals by facilitating their migration to countries in need of skilled medical personnel.

Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, Akandoh highlighted the growing job crisis in Ghana’s health sector, emphasizing the need for international partnerships to create employment opportunities abroad.

“The unemployment situation among health professionals is alarming. The challenge largely stems from constraints on the wage bill. Therefore, we need to establish links with other countries to facilitate the migration of these professionals and create employment opportunities for them,” he stated.

Rising Migration of Health Workers

The migration of Ghanaian health workers, particularly nurses, has increased in recent years as professionals seek better remuneration and working conditions overseas. While some stakeholders view this as a viable solution to unemployment, concerns remain about its impact on Ghana’s healthcare system.

Critics argue that large-scale migration could worsen the shortage of medical personnel in the country, affecting service delivery in public health facilities. Others believe the government should focus on expanding domestic healthcare infrastructure and increasing budgetary allocations to absorb more professionals locally instead of relying on external job placements.

As the debate continues, Akandoh’s proposal signals a shift towards international collaboration in addressing Ghana’s healthcare employment challenges.

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