First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has appealed to Ghanaian health professionals and young skilled workers to remain in the country and contribute to national development instead of seeking opportunities abroad. She made the remarks at the Merck Foundation event, emphasizing the need to retain local talent.
According to reports, the event focused on healthcare capacity building and the importance of addressing the brain drain in the health sector. Lordina Mahama highlighted the critical role of health workers in the nation's development.
The appeal comes amid ongoing concerns about the emigration of Ghanaian doctors and nurses to other countries, which has strained the local healthcare system. No specific statistics were provided in the speech.
