The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has convened a National Policy Dialogue aimed at reshaping Ghana’s health workforce to better meet the demands of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Under the theme "Transforming Ghana’s Health Workforce for UHC: Align, Invest, and Sustain," the dialogue focused on a range of pressing challenges, including the uneven distribution of health workers across the country, persistent shortages in critical skills, and the increasing migration of trained health professionals to other countries.

Participants discussed strategies to clearly define the strategic roles of healthcare workers, optimize Ghana’s health labour market, and mobilize sustainable investments in human resources for health (HRH).

Key discussions emphasized the need for comprehensive planning to ensure that healthcare workers are not only adequately trained but also equitably deployed, especially to underserved regions. There were also calls for the government to prioritize long-term investments in HRH to build a resilient health system capable of delivering quality services nationwide.

Stakeholders from government agencies, healthcare institutions, academia, professional associations, and development partners attended the dialogue. Their collective input will feed into the formulation of updated national policies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s health workforce for the future.

The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with all partners to implement the outcomes of the dialogue, ensuring that no region or community is left behind in the quest for accessible, high-quality healthcare for all.