The Ministry of Health has announced significant progress in the payment of salaries and deployment of newly recruited health professionals across the country. In a press release issued on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, the Ministry confirmed that more than 6,000 newly recruited nurses have successfully received their salaries. This forms part of the full cohort of 13,500 nurses recruited nationwide this year.
According to the Ministry, all outstanding administrative processes regarding salary payment for the remaining nurses will be resolved promptly. Stakeholders were assured of the Ministry’s continued commitment to ensuring efficiency and transparency in all recruitment-related matters.
The Ministry also commended newly posted medical officers who have reported to their designated duty stations. However, it noted that some officers have still not reported. These individuals have been given a final deadline of Friday, 12th December 2025 to do so. The Ministry explained that the extended deadline is meant to allow all remaining officers sufficient time to report, ensuring a fair and balanced distribution of the health workforce across the country.
Reiterating its position on postings, the Ministry stated that the exercise is not punitive. Rather, it serves as a critical strategy to promote equitable deployment of health professionals, particularly to underserved and rural communities.
Families and relatives of the newly deployed medical officers have also been encouraged to support them in settling into their new roles, especially in districts where health professionals are most urgently needed.
The Ministry emphasized its resolve to collaborate with key stakeholders to provide necessary incentives for officers deployed to rural and hard-to-reach areas. These incentives fall under the Ministry's Human Resource Posting Guidelines and are intended to improve retention and motivation.
In line with this commitment, the Ministry called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to contribute by providing essential support packages. These include accommodation, transportation assistance, and other basic amenities to enhance the working and living conditions of medical officers and other health professionals in their respective districts.
Importantly, the Ministry clarified that no changes will be made to the recent postings, urging all affected officers to comply with the directive.
Concluding the statement, the Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare workforce and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare across all regions.
The press release was signed by Tony Goodman, Head of the Health Training Institution and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health.
