The Ministry of Health has commended the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of a man alleged to have defrauded unemployed health professionals under the guise of securing jobs within the Ghana Health Service.
The suspect, identified as Isaac Adu Gyamfi, is reported to have collected various sums of money from job seekers after claiming he could facilitate their recruitment into the health sector.
According to the Ministry, investigations are ongoing, and the suspect has been arraigned before the court and remanded into police custody to assist with further proceedings.
The Ministry stressed that recruitment into the health sector is conducted strictly through approved and transparent procedures.
It stated that no individual, group or intermediary has been authorised to sell recruitment opportunities, offer protocol placements or influence employment decisions in exchange for money.
It therefore urged health professionals and job seekers to avoid making payments to persons who claim they can secure employment for them.
It also advised that any such incidents should be reported to the nearest police station or through the official Ministry’s communication channels.
The Ministry indicated that it is pursuing other cases involving recruitment fraud and similar deceptive practices, and said it will work with law enforcement agencies to investigate, arrest and prosecute individuals involved in such activities.
It added that it will continue to take steps to protect the public and safeguard the integrity of recruitment processes within the health sector.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
