Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has advised unemployed healthcare workers, especially physician assistants, to seek alternative avenues to engage policymakers in finding solutions to their problems rather than resorting to demonstrations and picketing.
Dr. Kissi urged unemployed Physician Assistants to be patient as the government navigates the necessary processes to facilitate their employment. He shared these sentiments during an interview with Oyerepa TV/FM reporter Bernard K. Dadzie at the Physicians Assistants Students’ annual delegates Congress held at Pentecost University in Accra.
As the representative for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Kissi is committed to advocating for financial clearance for unemployed physician assistants in the country. He believes this is a crucial step in addressing the unemployment crisis in Ghana, particularly within the health sector.
During the event, Dr. Kissi also emphasized the importance of prioritizing health, drawing on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Appiah Denkyira, Head of the Department of PASAG at Pentecost University, called on the government to upgrade numerous chip compounds to health centres to facilitate the employment of physician assistants who have completed their studies but have remained unemployed for the past five years.
Prince Owusu Mensah, the National President of the Physician Assistant Students Association of Ghana, believes that increasing the number of physician assistants can help reduce the prevalence of hypertension and stroke, which are significant health issues for Ghanaians. Physician assistants, as the first point of contact for patients, are specifically trained to address these conditions.
Mensah emphasized that the association plays a crucial role in achieving universal health coverage, as physician assistants can be found in every health facility throughout the country, particularly in rural areas. He urged the government to prioritize the employment of physician assistant students who have completed four years of training, so they can contribute their skills and expertise to the healthcare system alongside other medical professionals.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Bernard K Dadzie
