Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a one-week ultimatum to newly posted medical officers who have failed to report to their assigned districts.
Addressing concerns over the slow response from some officers, the Minister stressed that postings to regional and district facilities should not be viewed as a form of punishment. He revealed that several regions have recorded zero arrivals from doctors who were duly posted.
Describing the situation as worrying, Mr. Akandoh noted that the current numbers of reported doctors across the regions are far from encouraging. He urged the officers to comply with the directive promptly, emphasising that their presence in the districts is crucial for improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
New data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) highlights a significant nationwide turnout gap, with seven out of every ten newly posted medical officers failing to report to their assigned regions.
The report, dated 28 November 2025, shows that out of 463 medical officers allocated across the 16 regions, only 158 have reported, representing just 34% of expected postings. An overwhelming 305 doctors, or 66%, have yet to show up.
The figures reveal a health workforce deployment system experiencing a dramatic slowdown, leaving several regions waiting for doctors who have not yet arrived.
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