HEALTH

Record number of skilled nurses and midwives leave Korle Bu for UK, other destinations

 

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

It has come to light that a record number of skilled nurses at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana’s biggest referral hospital, have left the facility for greener pastures abroad or in other Institutions within the country.

According to the 2021 Mid Year Report, not only young ambitious nurses are leaving but older highly experienced nurses are also abandoning the hospital for other Institutions within or outside of the country.

The preferred destination for skilled nurses and midwives seeking greener pastures abroad in the United Kingdom (UK) where those professionals are much respected and highly remunerated because of the high demand for the services they render.

The worrying phenomenon is happening at a time of the COVID-19 pandemic when the services of these health professionals are much needed.

The high attrition rate is a major challenge for authorities of the hospital who are doing their bit to retain the workers in the facility. The hospital currently has over seven thousand workers ( 7,079), according to the Director of Human Resources at the hospital.

Source: mynewsgh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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