The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has disclosed that nearly 300 highly skilled and specialised health professionals have left the facility between January and June 2025 in search of better opportunities abroad.
The development, described by hospital officials as alarming, poses a growing threat to healthcare delivery at Ghana’s premier referral centre.
The needs assessment initiative is set for a nationwide rollout to provide financial support for individuals with chronic and non-communicable diseases not covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Dr. Akoto cautioned that unless immediate interventions are implemented to improve working conditions, remuneration, and training opportunities, Ghana risks losing more of its most experienced medical professionals to developed countries.
“When we look at our data, we have approximately 300 people leaving between January and June this year. These are people who are highly skilled and highly specialised.