Health Ministry Clears Nurses’ Arrears, Targets 16,000 New Health Worker Recruitment
Government says two months’ salary arrears for newly recruited nurses have been paid, with three more months to follow
- The Ministry of Health has paid two months’ salary arrears to newly recruited nurses
- Government is targeting the recruitment of 16,000 health workers this year
- The Ministry says its official recruitment portal remains the only authorised channel for recruitment
The Ministry of Health has announced the payment of two months’ salary arrears to newly recruited nurses and revealed plans to recruit up to 16,000 health workers this year to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country.
In a statement issued on April 28, 2026, the Ministry said the payment forms part of government’s efforts to address concerns raised by newly employed nurses regarding delayed salaries.
It also assured affected nurses that additional payments covering three more months—from May to July 2026—will be processed as earlier communicated.
The Ministry thanked nurses and other stakeholders for their patience and cooperation, stressing that government remains committed to building a stronger, more efficient, and responsive health workforce to improve healthcare services nationwide.
Health officials further encouraged personnel facing payment challenges or requiring clarification to contact the Human Resource for Health Development Directorate of the Ministry for support.
16,000 Recruitment Target
On recruitment, the Ministry disclosed that it is working to employ about 16,000 health professionals in 2026 as part of efforts to close workforce gaps in the sector.
According to the statement, financial clearance has already been secured for about 8,000 positions, while steps are ongoing to obtain approval for the remaining vacancies.
The Ministry emphasized that recruitment will only be carried out when financial clearance is fully secured, adding that the approved slots have been fairly distributed across different health cadres to ensure a smooth and structured absorption process.
Official Portal Only
Reaffirming its commitment to fairness and transparency, the Ministry stated that its official recruitment portal remains the only approved channel for all recruitment activities.
It acknowledged that the large number of applicants has created pressure on the system, causing some candidates to experience difficulties accessing the portal.
Describing the concerns as understandable, the Ministry assured applicants that efforts are being made to secure additional clearances to create more opportunities for qualified health professionals.
The latest development forms part of government’s broader strategy to address staffing shortages in the health sector and improve access to quality healthcare delivery across Ghana.
