In a renewed push to ensure quality healthcare across Ghana, the Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Mintah Akandoh, has called on newly recruited doctors to accept their postings to hospitals and health facilities in all regions and districts of the country.
This initiative, according to a statement from the Ministry, forms part of ongoing efforts to “equitably and fairly distribute doctors across the country,” so that every community, urban or rural, can access quality medical care. “This exercise is part of the Ministry’s broader commitment to improve evenly distribution of health professionals to ensure quality healthcare delivery nationwide,” the statement emphasized.
The Ministry outlined that the placement process is being carried out strictly through its official online portal. Officials cautioned that no individual or group has been authorized to collect money or influence postings in any form. “Placement is being done strictly through the official online portal, and no individual or group has been authorized to collect money or influence postings,” the statement reiterated.
Eligible doctors were strongly warned against engaging with middlemen or paying money to anyone promising to speed up or alter their postings. “Do not give money to any persons who promise to alter or fast-track your postings,” the Ministry cautioned, urging all applicants to remain vigilant against fraud.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to achieving universal health coverage by maintaining a strict policy of equitable distribution of doctors to all districts. “In our quest to achieve universal health coverage, the Ministry of Health is firmly maintaining its policy of equitable distribution of doctors to all districts,” the statement explained.
All qualified doctors currently undergoing recruitment were encouraged to visit the official Ministry of Health website and complete their registration before the approved deadline on the portal. The Ministry expressed confidence that with the support and cooperation of new doctors, every region in Ghana would benefit from skilled healthcare professionals, helping to build a healthier and more equitable nation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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