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Retaining the Heart of Care: Addressing the Exodus of Ghanaian Nursing and Midwifery Professionals.

In a land of vibrant colors and golden sun, Where the spirit of compassion has always run, There lies a pressing issue, a challenge we face, The exodus of professionals, a loss we cannot erase. Ghana, a nation proud and strong, Yet its nursing and midwifery professionals are gone, They seek opportunities beyond our shores, Leaving behind a void that deeply implores. The urgent need to address this exodus, To find a solution, to bridge the gap and thus, Retain our talented, skilled workforce, To ensure our healthcare system stays on course. For years, they have trained with dedication, To serve their people, their noble vocation, But the allure of better prospects afar, Has led them to leave, to follow a distant star. We must acknowledge their desire to grow, To seek better wages, to let their talents flow, But we cannot ignore the impact it has, On our healthcare system, on the lives it grasps. The shortage of nurses and midwives is felt, In hospitals and clinics, where patients are de...