Deputy Minister-designate for Health, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, is advocating for a strategy to tackle the significant exodus of Ghanaian nurses and healthcare workers from the country.

During his appearance before Parliament's Appointments Committee, Acquah expressed concern about the high rate at which personnel, particularly nurses, are leaving Ghana for better opportunities abroad.

He stressed the importance of government intervention to address this issue and suggested that Ghana could benefit from this trend by developing a strategic approach.

Mr Acquah highlighted that while the exodus is alarming, it also presents an opportunity for the government to capitalize on the situation and derive benefits.

"It is a worry to a lot of us. But I am on record to have said that if these nurses think that there is greener pasture somewhere and they would want to go for it, it will be better that we organise it well for the government to have a benefit therefrom," Mr Acquah stated during the committee hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Acquah's comments are timely, given the increasing concerns about the shortage of healthcare professionals in Ghana, especially nurses.

Healthcare facilities across the country have been facing staffing challenges, impacting the quality of healthcare services provided to the public.

President Akufo-Addo's recent ministerial reshuffle on Wednesday, February 14, is significant as it marks the first major overhaul since he assumed office in January 2017.