New data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed a shocking nationwide turnout gap, with 7 out of every 10 newly posted medical officers failing to report to their assigned regions.

The report, dated 28 November 2025, shows that out of 463 medical officers allocated across the 16 regions, only 158 have reported, representing just 34% of expected postings.

An overwhelming 305 doctors, or 66%, have still not shown up.

The numbers paint a picture of a health workforce deployment system experiencing a dramatic slowdown, leaving several regions waiting for doctors who simply have not arrived.

Regions Left Waiting: Zero and Single-Digit Reporting in Some Areas

Some regions recorded stunningly low turnout, with several receiving no arrivals at all and others reporting only single-digit numbers.

These regions are, quite literally, still waiting.

On the opposite end, Ghana’s largest metropolitan regions, Greater Accra and Ashanti, recorded the highest reporting rates, with turnout levels well above 60%, indicating a clear urban pull.

The contrast is clear.

While some regions are receiving doctors in strong numbers, others remain almost completely unattended.

Across the country, the data is striking.

According to the Ghana Health Service, “Regions are encouraged to intensify engagements with the medical officers to improve the current numbers.”