Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that more than 13 countries have expressed interest in recruiting Ghanaian health professionals under a new managed migration strategy designed to tackle the growing backlog of unemployed health workers in the country.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, the Minister said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader plan to complement domestic recruitment efforts and create structured opportunities for qualified professionals abroad.

“To complement government recruitment, we are exploring managed migration and private sector options.

Over 13 countries have now shown interest in recruiting Ghanaian health workers,” Mr. Akandoh stated.

He emphasised that the proposed migration programme will be carefully regulated to ensure it does not negatively affect the delivery of healthcare services in Ghana.

According to him, new policies are being crafted to balance the interests of the nation’s healthcare system with the professional aspirations of health workers.

“We are formulating policies to ensure these benefits are fairly distributed to both our health system and our professionals,” he added.

The Health Minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and professional development of health workers within Ghana.

He noted that workforce retention remains a priority, with the government continuing to invest in long-term sustainability measures.

“Furthermore, we are also investing heavily in their professional development and welfare to ensure a motivated and skilled workforce.

In this regard, the government has implemented Conditions of Service agreements with our health unions,” he explained.

Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed that the government is committed to creating multiple pathways for Ghanaian health professionals to thrive, either through public sector recruitment or carefully structured international opportunities.

The managed migration strategy, once fully operationalised, is expected to serve as a model for mutually beneficial international cooperation while reducing the unemployment burden within the country’s health sector.