- AHPC reports more than 30,000 allied health professionals are unemployed
- Council calls situation “worrying” but optimistic about government plans
- Dr. Shirazu Issahaku urges graduates to renew licenses in preparation for recruitment
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has voiced serious concern over the rising unemployment rate among its members, disclosing that over 30,000 trained allied health professionals across Ghana remain jobless.
Describing the situation as “alarming,” the Council, however, expressed confidence that government assurances could help ease the backlog in 2026.
The AHPC regulates a broad range of professionals, including laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, dietitians, radiographers, and medical imaging technicians.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, November 10, 2025, during an induction ceremony, the Council’s Registrar, Dr. Shirazu Issahaku, called for calm among unemployed graduates and highlighted ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Finance and other key government bodies.
“The government has assured us that by 2026, a significant number of our members will be absorbed into the system,” Dr. Issahaku stated.
He also urged unemployed practitioners to keep their professional licenses active and prepare for potential recruitment drives.
“Those currently at home should ensure their PINs are active. They must register and renew them in readiness for employment opportunities next year,” he advised.
Dr. Issahaku added that the Council is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to obtain financial clearance for large-scale recruitment to strengthen the health sector’s workforce.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Technical Coordinating Director at the Ministry of Health, acknowledged the concerns and confirmed that efforts are underway to clear the backlog and regularize appointments.
“We are steadily clearing the backlog and placing people on the payroll. Over 700 individuals who were engaged without clearance are being processed, and we expect to secure official approval before the end of the year,” he said.
