{
  "id": 11001628,
  "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-11001628",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:47:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.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 as a means to fend for themselves while waiting for government employment. The country is currently grappling with a backlog of around 74,000 qualified but jobless health professionals, which could potentially swell to 180,000 by the year 2028 if no significant action is taken. Mrs. Annabella Agyemang Aboagye, a retired Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at the Ghana Adventist Health Service (GAHS), stressed the importance of not idly waiting for job postings. At her retirement service held at the SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kwadaso, she encouraged nurses and midwives to acquire entrepreneurial skills and explore income-generating ventures that can sustain them even after securing a government position. She noted that relying solely on nursing income might not be enough to meet today's living conditions, thus the necessity to create alternative sources of livelihood. Mrs. Aboagye also urged current practising nurses and midwives, especially the younger generation, to maintain integrity, obedience, and sacrifice in their duties, emphasizing that the profession is demanding yet rewarding, demanding selflessness, compassion, and commitment that come with immense blessings when done diligently. Meanwhile, Dr. James Antwi, the Director of GAHS, has called for the establishment of an Advisory Committee specifically for retirees who remain active in the health sector and can still contribute effectively. Dr. Antwi noted that some retirees are still healthy and possess great ideas that can aid in policy formulation and health system improvement. He emphasized the value of utilizing the wealth of experience of retired health professionals rather than allowing their expertise to go to waste. He also expressed appreciation for Mrs. Aboagye's immense contributions to the health sector, describing her as a selfless and dedicated professional whose commitment has significantly impacted health service delivery.",
  "summary": "Unemployed nurses and midwives have been urged to venture into entrepreneurship instead of relying solely on government employment. The call comes at a time when Ghana is grappling with a significant backlog of qualified but unemployed health professionals. Ghana currently faces a backlog of approximately 74,000 qualified but unemployed health professionals. Experts have warned that […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:35:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}