Nana Kwame Bediako, an independent candidate for president, has promised to address the migration of healthcare professionals by reforming the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and implementing strong industrialization activities. He gave a speech to students at the Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Hohoe, outlining his plan to retain Ghanaian healthcare professionals by expanding employment possibilities and enhancing working conditions.
Over 6,000 nurses left the nation in search of better chances elsewhere, a trend Bediako blamed on low pay and unfavorable working circumstances. With an emphasis on equitable compensation, career progression, and improved infrastructure, he pledged to put policies into place that would make Ghana a more desirable destination for professionals.
In addition to stressing their vital role in the future of Ghanaian healthcare, he urged nursing students to stay in Ghana. According to him, "we need to create a nation where our medical professionals don't feel the need to leave." Along with stressing the value of women's empowerment, Bediako encouraged trainees to pursue leadership and business ventures in addition to their medical vocations. He said, "You are not only the nurses and midwives of tomorrow; you are the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow." Bediako appealed to their support for his campaign, promising to focus on healthcare reform and make sure their goals are fulfilled under his direction.