John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has put forward a solution to tackle the issue of unemployment among health workers, particularly nurses, by suggesting the exploration of employment opportunities abroad. During his recent visit to the Savannah Region, Mahama emphasized the need to address the unemployment problem among healthcare professionals, focusing on nurses, and proposed strategies to achieve this goal.
Mahama's proposal involves the establishment of a specialized unit within the Ministry of Employment that would be responsible for recruiting qualified nurses for employment opportunities overseas. This unit would work towards securing agreements with other countries to deploy Ghanaian nurses on fixed-term contracts, thus enabling them to gain employment abroad.
In outlining his plan, Mahama stated, "We want to increase the production of health workers and nurses and we will employ them to work for us as many as we can but at the same time, we will sign agreements with other countries where we can post our nurses to go and work on fixed contracts." He further emphasized the importance of ensuring that recruited nurses meet the required standards to work in international healthcare settings.
The overarching aim of Mahama's proposal is twofold: to provide employment opportunities for Ghanaian nurses and to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in other countries. By establishing partnerships with international counterparts, Mahama aims to create avenues for skilled nurses to contribute to global healthcare systems while also securing gainful employment for them.
Overall, Mahama's proposal reflects a strategic approach to tackling unemployment among healthcare professionals by leveraging international partnerships and opportunities for overseas employment.
