Mintah Akandoh speaks on plans to send unemployed nurses abroad, lists 4 nations

Ghana's Health Minister Discusses Plans for Unemployed Nurses

A video featuring Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has gone viral. In the video, he discusses plans to send unemployed nurses abroad. He confirmed that talks are ongoing with several countries.

During an interview on May 7, 2025, Akandoh spoke with Mugabe Maase on TV XYZ. He noted that even if all nurses were employed in Ghana, many would still be unemployed. This is due to a lack of available positions in health facilities.

To address this issue, Akandoh mentioned discussions with foreign countries. He aims to deploy unemployed Ghanaian nurses to work abroad. The countries listed include the USA, UK, Germany, and Korea.

Akandoh stated, "We are speaking with some countries." He emphasized the need for solutions to help those without jobs at home. The video has received over 1,500 likes and 100 comments from viewers.

Reactions on social media have been mixed. One user commented about hospitals lacking enough nurses while others expressed concern about exporting them. Another user highlighted the nurse-to-patient ratio in hospitals across Ghana.

Some commenters urged better negotiations for nurses' opportunities abroad. Others criticized the government for training nurses only for foreign employment.

In related news, a Ghanaian nurse recently shared her excitement about moving to the UK as a caregiver. She documented her journey on TikTok and kept her travel plans private from colleagues.