Ghanaian nurses and midwives await posting amid warnings against illegal overseas recruitment
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association GRNMA has called on the government to provide financial clearance for the deployment of over 80,000 qualified but unemployed health professionals. Joseph Kramph, the National Public Relations Officer of the GRNMA, highlighted concerns about nurses and midwives falling victim to unlicensed agencies promising jobs abroad. He noted that clearing this backlog and improving service conditions would alleviate pressure on Ghana's health system and help curb irregular migration of skilled personnel. The GRNMA warned that relying on illegal recruitment agents leaves Ghanaian health professionals vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and unfair treatment, citing instances where nurses were forced into cleaning and domestic labor instead of nursing roles. Kramph urged healthcare workers planning to travel to consult the Association to verify an agency's authenticity. He emphasized that while the GRNMA does not aim to prevent members from seeking opportunities abroad, proper verification is crucial to avoid being stranded, and the Association maintains a list of registered agencies.
