{
  "id": 18970203,
  "title": "64% of nurses and midwives have considered leaving the profession – UPNMG Study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/64-of-nurses-and-midwives-have-considered-leaving-the-profession",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:14:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/64-of-nurses-and-midwives-have-considered-leaving-the-profession-upnmg-study"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey conducted by the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives (UPNMG) in Ghana indicates that 63.7% of nurses and midwives have considered leaving their profession. Among these respondents, 65.4% said they had considered traveling or working abroad as an option. The study, titled \"Financial Strain Among Nurses and Midwives in Northern and Southern Ghana: A Cross-sectional Survey,\" was published in the Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting in 2026. The results highlight the financial pressures facing healthcare professionals in Ghana, with 74.3% of respondents reporting that financial strain negatively or very negatively impacted their job satisfaction. Additionally, 63.4% of these healthcare workers reported that their work had been affected by financial difficulties. The UPNMG emphasizes the importance of addressing the conditions that affect the wellbeing and retention of nurses and midwives, suggesting that the decision to leave a profession is often complex, often involving financial pressures such as inadequate salaries, frequent financial difficulties, and reliance on loans. Moreover, the survey indicates that some nurses and midwives who considered leaving were also attracted to opportunities abroad. In response to these findings, the UPNMG advocates for sustained engagement with healthcare professionals, improved welfare arrangements, and policies that recognize the value of healthcare professionals. The survey also reveals that 94% of respondents who could participate in financial education workshops expressed interest in attending, presenting an opportunity for UPNMG to develop practical support initiatives such as financial education and planning programs. The union reiterates its commitment to advocating for the welfare, dignity, and professional advancement of nurses and midwives, asserting that a robust healthcare system relies not only on infrastructure and equipment but also on a supported, valued, and sustainable workforce.",
  "summary": "65.4% of those considering leaving identified travelling or working abroad as an option, highlighting potential workforce retention challenges",
  "key_points": [
    "63.7% of nurses and midwives in Ghana considered leaving their profession.",
    "65.4% of respondents considered traveling or working abroad.",
    "Financial strain negatively impacted job satisfaction for 74.3% of respondents."
  ],
  "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."
}