The Government of Ghana has taken decisive measures to clear outstanding salary arrears owed to 321 Pharmacist House Officers who completed their training in 2024.
The payment process is now underway, signalling a major intervention in settling long-standing financial obligations within the health sector.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the government has begun clearing salary arrears for Pharmacist House Officers from the 2024 cohort, with payments already processed, according to local media reports.
He also disclosed that efforts are underway to address a broader backlog involving around 1,600 qualified pharmacists awaiting permanent employment.
This forms part of a wider policy push to resolve salary arrears across all categories of health workers, aimed at improving morale and retaining talent in the public health sector.
The Ministry is expected to proceed with the permanent absorption of these pharmacists, with similar action anticipated for rotation nurses and allied health interns.
Long-term payroll reforms are reportedly being developed to prevent future salary delays.
By settling arrears for 321 Pharmacist House Officers and prioritising pending pharmacist employment, the government is taking critical steps towards bolstering the country’s healthcare workforce.
Transparency, timely payments, and efficient recruitment are becoming cornerstones of the administration’s broader health sector strategy.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
