The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has convened a two-day National Policy Dialogue aimed at addressing key challenges facing Ghana's health workforce.
Held under the theme "Transforming Ghana's Health Workforce for UHC: Align, Invest, and Sustain," the event brought together stakeholders to deliberate on pressing issues such as workforce distribution, unemployment, skills shortages, and the growing migration of health professionals.
Speaking in Accra on April 9, 2025, Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized the need for bold and innovative strategies to reposition the sector for long-term sustainability and the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). "We must look at these challenges not just as obstacles, but as opportunities to rethink our health workforce strategy-to innovate and to forge partnerships grounded in evidence, equity, and sustainability," Akandoh said.
The Minister referenced findings from a recent Health Labour Market Analysis (HLMA), which presented a mixed picture of progress and ongoing challenges.
