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Health Minister Pays Unannounced Visits to Achimota and Ga North Hospitals

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Accra – The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has conducted unannounced visits to the Achimota Municipal Hospital and the Ga North Municipal Hospital to assess service delivery and identify areas requiring immediate attention.

At Achimota Municipal Hospital, the Minister inspected key units, including the maternity centre, female ward, VIP ward, consulting unit and pharmacy. During interactions with patients and staff, concerns were raised about delays in service, long queues and limited personnel. A notable bottleneck was observed at Room 7 of the Medical OPD, which was vacant at the time of the visit. Hospital management explained that of seven assigned staff, three were on leave and one was unwell, contributing to service delays across the outpatient department.

The visit to Ga North Municipal Hospital highlighted persistent operational constraints. Staff reported malfunctioning medical equipment most notably a broken anaesthesia machine, as well as frequent network downtimes that disrupt service delivery, particularly processing related to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Additional concerns were raised over co-payments under the NHIS and the generally outdated condition of many medical tools. Staff appealed for support to replace obsolete equipment to ensure safer and more efficient care.

Speaking to the media after the visits, Hon. Akandoh acknowledged the systemic gaps identified across both facilities and underscored the need for stronger supervision, adequate staffing and targeted equipment upgrades. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to “resetting” healthcare operations to improve the patient experience and clinical outcomes.

The unannounced inspections form part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health to evaluate conditions on the ground and work with facility management to address shortcomings. Hospital leadership at both sites indicated their willingness to implement corrective actions but noted that sustained improvements would depend on timely staffing support, reliable network connectivity and the replacement of essential medical equipment.

The Ministry is expected to review the findings from the two facilities and coordinate with relevant agencies to prioritise interventions. Areas likely to receive immediate focus include filling critical staffing gaps, repairing or replacing malfunctioning equipment such as anaesthesia machines, and stabilising digital systems to minimise NHIS-related delays.

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GHANA, GRENADA SIGN NURSE RECRUITMENT DEAL – APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT 24-28, 2025

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GHANA, GRENADA SIGN NURSE RECRUITMENT DEAL

The Government of Ghana has signed an agreement with the Government of Grenada for the recruitment of nurses. Applications are sought from experienced, dynamic and committed individuals for a challenging yet highly rewarding professional opportunity in Grenada.

The following specialties are needed:

  • Critical Care Nurses 
  • Accident and Emergency Nurses
  • Public Health Nurses
  • General Nurses 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

(i) The Applicant should meet the regulatory requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana,

(ii) Applicants should have at least five (5) years working experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Each Applicant is required to provide the following:
  2. Original two (2) Photocopies of nursing academic certificate
  3. Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  4. Current and Previous appointment
  5. Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of criminal record from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service covering the immediate past six (6) months,
  6. Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of change of name where applicable,
  7. Original two (2) Photocopies immunization certificate,
  8. Original two (2) Photocopies of the Birth Certificate,
  9. Two (2) copies of an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
  10. Two (2) reference letters dated within the last six (6) months,
  11. An endorsed recent passport size photograph with white background,
  12. Biodata page of passport with two (2) years validity,
  13. Application Form,
  14. Any other relevant document.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application starts from Friday, 24th  October 2025  and ends on Tuesday, 28th  October 2025.  Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Health’s Recruitment Portal, https://hr.moh.gov.gh or email : mohhrhd@moh.gov.gh

Candidates are required to submit all the necessary documents including certified copies of qualifications and professional registration on the day of the scheduled interview. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged


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Scotland NHS Recruiting International Nurses

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NHS Highland has announced that they are seeking experienced international nurses for a permanent position at Caithness General Hospital in Wick.

The role is within the Rosebank Ward, which is described as a busy acute admission ward featuring a three-bedded high dependency unit. This position is specifically for international nurses who are required to sit and pass their OSCE exam to obtain full NMC registration. Note that this post is not open to candidates who already hold full NMC registration.

The NHS Highland as part of this exciting opportunity we will support you through a fully funded in-house, person-centred education programme to prepare for your NMC Test of Competence Part 2 (OSCE) exam and obtain your full UK NMC registration. A preparatory OSCE Education Programme will be delivered by the North of Scotland International Recruitment team in collaboration with NHS Highland.

Candidates are required to have successfully undertaken the Test of Competence Part 1 (CBT) and must meet the necessary English language requirements for their NMC application. It was also specified that applicants must have twelve months of validity remaining on both of these certificates.

Successful candidates will begin as a Band 4 Pre-Registration (International) Nurse and will then progress to a Band 5 Registered Nurse upon obtaining their registration. Interested candidates can apply here.


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Ministry of Health Postpones Media Engagement on Unpaid Salaries

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The Ministry of Health has postponed its planned Media Engagement on “Unpaid Salaries and Other Related Human Resource Issues.” The session, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Ministry of Health, Ridge, will no longer take place as planned.

In a notice shared on social media, the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit informed all media houses and stakeholders that the engagement has been postponed until further notice. The Ministry added that a new date will be communicated in due course and sincerely regrets any inconvenience the change may cause.

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