Mentapulse Africa’s Health and Labour Summit calls for better working conditions to retain skilled professionals

MyJoyOnline · 2026-10-10T14:04:45.000Z · Health

Mentapulse Africa has brought together policymakers, labour representatives, employers, researchers and professionals to discuss Ghana’s workforce challenges and explore ways to improve working conditions and retain skilled talent. The discussions took place at the Ghana Health and Labour Summit 2026, organised by Mentapulse Africa at the University of Ghana, Legon, with a focus on workplace wellness, decent employment and the retention of trained professionals. A key issue at the summit was the migration of skilled workers and the difficulty some sectors face in retaining experienced professionals. Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, who addressed the gathering, said the government planned to recruit 16,500 health professionals in 2026, with financial clearance secured ahead of the exercise to ensure new recruits would not work without pay.

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