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President Mahama directs health minister to re-open recruitment portal for nurses to clear backlog
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The Ministry of Health is to reopen the recruitment portal to absorb 16,000 nurses in two phases, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.
Mr Akandoh said the ministry had also introduced post-basic nursing programmes in specialised fields, including oncology and critical care nursing, to build the capacity of health professionals.
The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the ministry was considering incentives to encourage health professionals to accept postings to underserved communities.
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