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The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is confronting a critical staffing challenge as approximately 300 health workers have departed the facility between January and June 2025 to seek employment abroad. This alarming brain drain has raised concerns about the future stability and quality of health services at Ghana’s premier teaching hospital.Deputy Medical Director, Dr. Harry Akoto, disclosed the staggering figure during a needs assessment conducted by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), underscoring the urgent need for interventions aimed at retaining skilled healthcare professionals.The mass exit of doctors, nurses, and allied health personnel is driven by factors including inadequate remuneration, poor working conditions, and limited career progression opportunities. Hospital management has called on the government to act swiftly to address these issues, warning that without concrete measures, patient care at Korle Bu and across Ghana’s health sector will be severely compromised.As the country faces growing healthcare demands, stemming the tide of brain drain emerges as a top priority. Strategic policy reforms and enhanced incentives are crucial to reversing this trend and safeguarding the delivery of quality healthcare services in Ghana.
