{
  "id": 18724442,
  "title": "GRNMA raises concerns over nurse brain drain, staffing shortages, poor working conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/grnma-raises-concerns-over-nurse-brain-drain-staffing-shortages-poor",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T13:28:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/07/grnma-raises-concerns-over-nurse-brain-drain-staffing-shortages-poor-working-conditions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has expressed concern over the growing trend of experienced nurses and midwives leaving Ghana for better opportunities abroad. This migration exacerbates staffing shortages and puts pressure on healthcare delivery. The Association's National President, Mrs. Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, highlighted that the departure of skilled professionals, especially specialists and experienced nurses, is creating significant gaps in healthcare facilities and compromising the quality of care. Mrs. Ofori Ampofo urged the Northern Regional Minister to use his influence to recruit more health professionals and stressed that the Association remains committed to addressing these issues through dialogue with relevant stakeholders. The Northern Regional Minister, Mr. Ali Adolf John, affirmed the government's dedication to enhancing healthcare access, mentioning initiatives like the Free Primary Healthcare program and the MahamaCares fund. He also assured the Association that efforts would be made to resolve challenges related to accommodation, staff welfare, and working conditions at healthcare facilities. Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services at Tamale Teaching Hospital, Madam Rebecca Matthew, emphasized that the exodus of experienced and specialized nurses is a major hurdle. She suggested that the government could offer international employment opportunities to newly qualified nurses to prevent them from leaving, thus maintaining the country's healthcare system's expertise.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has raised concerns over the increasing migration of experienced nurses and midwives from the country. The post GRNMA raises concerns over nurse brain drain, staffing shortages, poor working conditions appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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  "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."
}