Recruitment into Police, Fire, Prisons, and GIS: 10,000 successful applicants currently in training – Interior Minister

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced that the first 10,000 successful applicants to roles in Police, Fire, Prisons, and Immigration Services (GIS) are currently undergoing training. He also disclosed that another batch of 10,000 will commence training next year, selected from the pool of successful applicants.

During a session on August 24 at the Government Accountability Series in Accra, the Minister detailed that 1,300 applicants from the latest recruitment exercise tested positive for HIV through mandatory medical screening. This occurred during a routine health and fitness assessment to ensure suitability for enlistment in security services.

Mohammed-Mubarak explained that applicants disqualified due to health issues were not immediately informed about the specific reason to prevent emotional distress, particularly concerning sensitive conditions like HIV. Instead, they were provided with contact information to inquire about the disqualification if they chose to do so.

The Minister stated that some medical conditions detected during the screening are treatable. He emphasized the importance of counseling and medical care for these individuals, enabling them to join subsequent recruitment rounds upon recovery.