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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) DONATES COVID-19 ITEMS TO MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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Dr. Francis Kasolo on behalf of the World Health Organization donated covid-19 items to the Ministry of Health on Friday, July 16. According to the WHO representative, the donation is part of WHO and the United Nations’ continuous support to the Government of Ghana’s effort to fighting COVID-19. Dr. Kasolo indicated the donation was funded by the World Bank Pandemic Emergency Fund and the World Health Organization.

The items donated included 44 Patient monitors and accessories, 25 Oxygen concentrators and accessories, 1 Arterial blood gas analyzer, 5 Electrocardiogram machines, 125 pieces of venturi masks adult, 125 pieces of venturi masks paediatric, 500 pieces of Nasal oxygen cannula with prongs adult and 500 pieces of paediatric Nasal oxygen cannula with prongs.

Donation by WHO

The Chief Director of the Ministry of Health Mr. Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari, who received the items on behalf of the Minister of Health, expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to WHO for their timely intervention. Mr. Oku-Afari indicated he had lost count of the number of times WHO had donated items and supported the ministry in diverse ways. According to him, the items had come at a time some hospitals were in dire need. He further assured the representatives of WHO a swift and equitable distribution of the items to serve their intended purposes. Turning his attention to COVID-19, he called on the public to adhere strictly to the safety protocol, stating Ghana is not free from COVID-19 yet, so we need to keep our guard.


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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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