SONA: Government Adds 13,500 Health Workers to Public Payroll — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant progress in strengthening Ghana’s health workforce, revealing that over the past year, 13,500 nurses and midwives, along with hundreds of doctors and other health professionals, have been absorbed into the public payroll.

Addressing the nation, President Mahama described the development as part of government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and resolving unemployment challenges among trained health professionals.

“Over the past year, 13,500 nurses and midwives, together with hundreds of doctors and other health professionals, have been successfully absorbed into the public payroll,” President Mahama stated.

He further announced that nursing trainee allowances, which had been a major concern for trainees, have now been fully regularized and restored as part of efforts to support health education and training.

“We are determined to support our health trainees and professionals. That is why nursing trainee allowances have been regularized and restored to ease the financial burden on students pursuing health training,” he added.

According to the President, the government’s health sector reforms are aimed at improving service delivery, boosting morale among health workers, and ensuring better access to quality healthcare across the country.

He reiterated government’s commitment to expanding recruitment opportunities for health professionals while improving working conditions within the public health sector.

Analysts have described the move as a major step toward addressing workforce shortages in public health facilities and strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system.