The Brain Drain of Nurses in Ghana: An Examination of Causes, Effects, and Potential Solutions
Introduction The brain drain phenomenon, specifically the migration of skilled healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, from Ghana to other countries, poses significant challenges to the Ghanaian healthcare system. This article aims to explore the causes, effects, and potential solutions to the brain drain of nurses in Ghana. Causes of the Brain Drain of Nurses in Ghana Several factors contribute to the brain drain of nurses in Ghana. Firstly, insufficient investment in the healthcare sector, resulting in inadequate infrastructure, insufficient supplies, and low salaries, pushes nurses to seek better opportunities abroad (Dovlo, 2007). Secondly, the lack of professional development and career advancement prospects in the Ghanaian healthcare system further encourage nurses to pursue careers in developed countries (Asamani et al., 2020). Thirdly, political instability, corruption, and inadequate social support systems exacerbate the desire to leave the country for ...