Gov’t targets recruitment of 16,500 health professionals in 2026

Speaking at the Ghana Health and Labour Summit 2026 at the University of Ghana, Legon, she said the planned recruitment forms part of broader efforts to address the challenges facing Ghana’s health sector, including unemployment among trained professionals and the migration of skilled workers.

The Ghana Health and Labour Summit 2026 brought together policymakers, labour representatives, employers, researchers and professionals to discuss strategies for improving workplace wellness and addressing Ghana’s talent-retention challenges.“Government plans to recruit 16,500 health professionals in 2026, and with financial clearance secured ahead of recruitment, so that no new recruit works without pay,” she said.