Graduates from Ghana’s Schools of Hygiene are threatening to stage a peaceful picket at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on November 19, 2024, over ongoing delays in job placements and unpaid allowances.
The Coalition of Hygiene Students and Unposted Graduates, representing the 2021-2024 batch of hygiene students, issued a press release on November 11, voicing their frustrations with the government’s lack of action on these long-standing issues.
The coalition expressed disappointment over repeated delays in securing financial clearance for their postings, despite the urgent need for public health and sanitation professionals across the country.
Thousands of qualified graduates remain unposted, leaving communities in need of their expertise.
Adding to their grievances, the coalition highlighted a two-year backlog of unpaid student allowances, which has placed severe financial strain on current students, with some facing the risk of dropping out.
These allowances, they argue, are essential for supporting students during their training to contribute effectively to Ghana’s public health sector.
“Our demands are clear,” the coalition stated, calling for immediate financial clearance for postings and the release of overdue allowances. They warned that, without action from the government, they would remain at the Ministry until their concerns are addressed.
