The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reiterated the government’s firm decision to remove all medical doctors who refuse postings to rural communities from the national payroll by the end of February 2026.
According to the Minister, this move is part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Health to address the persistent shortage of healthcare professionals in underserved areas. He emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring equitable access to healthcare across the country.
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The Minister explained that despite numerous engagements and official directives, some newly recruited doctors have failed to report to their assigned duty stations, particularly in deprived districts. He noted that such actions undermine national efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
“It is simply not fair that you are being paid while refusing to report to your post,” the Minister stated. “This directive will be strictly enforced. While some doctors are now reporting for duty with the help of district directors and community leaders, others have remained defiant. Those individuals will be taken off the payroll.”
The directive is expected to take effect by February 28, 2026, as authorities intensify monitoring to ensure full compliance.