A viral video has captured a group of Ghanaian nurses expressing their frustration over delayed postings and their decision to permanently relocate to London, UK.
The video, shared by YouTuber and vlogger Wodemaya, shows seven Ghanaians at an airport eagerly preparing to leave the country.
In their conversation with Wodemaya, the nurses voiced their discontent with the government’s handling of their postings. “We are moving to London, forever and ever. The country has collapsed,” one male nurse lamented.
Another female nurse specifically blamed President Akufo-Addo, saying, “Akufo-Addo has refused to post us.”
This exodus comes amidst a broader crisis in Ghana’s healthcare sector. On August 5, 2024, the Ministry of Health began recruiting 15,200 nurses and midwives, with the application deadline set for August 23, 2024.
Despite these efforts, the lack of timely postings has spurred discontent among newly graduated nurses, leading some to seek opportunities abroad.
Madam Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has highlighted the negative impact of this emigration on the nation’s healthcare system.
The departure of skilled nurses and midwives is exacerbating the existing challenges within the sector, further straining the country’s healthcare resources.