{
  "id": 10954580,
  "title": "Don’t stay home idle, embrace entrepreneurship while awaiting posting – Unemployed nurses urged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dont-stay-home-idle-embrace-entrepreneurship-while-awaiting-posting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:35:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dont-stay-home-idle-embrace-entrepreneurship-while-awaiting-posting-unemployed-nurses-urged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Unemployed nurses and midwives in Ghana are being urged to embrace entrepreneurship instead of idly waiting for government jobs. With a backlog of around 74,000 qualified professionals, the situation could worsen to 180,000 by the end of 2028 if no action is taken. Retired Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Mrs. Annabella Agyemang Aboagye, emphasized during her retirement service that graduates should not remain idle but instead gain entrepreneurial skills to generate income. She pointed out that nursing alone may not suffice to meet current living standards, necessitating alternative sources of livelihood. Mrs. Aboagye urged practicing nurses and midwives, especially the younger generation, to carry out their duties with integrity, obedience, and sacrifice, highlighting the demanding yet rewarding nature of their profession. Dr. James Antwi, Director of the Ghana Adventist Health Services, suggested setting up an Advisory Committee for retirees still capable of contributing to the health sector. Dr. Antwi believes that these retirees, despite their age, have valuable insights that could help refine policies and enhance the health system. The retired officers' continued engagement can mentor younger professionals, advise on policy-making, and support health service delivery nationwide. Mrs. Aboagye's dedication to the health sector has left a lasting impact, and her retirement is marked with admiration for her service.",
  "summary": "Unemployed nurses and midwives have been urged to venture into entrepreneurship instead of relying solely on government employment.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}