A group of environmental health professionals in Ghana who have not yet been posted has announced plans to protest on May 12, 2026, over long delays in their recruitment.
The group, known as the Unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants Association of Ghana, says its members have waited since 2021 for postings and financial clearance.
They argue that repeated engagements with authorities have not produced results, and frustration is now growing among members.
In a statement issued on May 4, 2026, the association recalled that the Ministry of Local Government assured them on December 15, 2025, that it would present their concerns to Cabinet.
However, the group says it has not received any update since then.
“It has now been almost five months without any communication, and this silence is deeply concerning given the public health challenges Ghana faces,” the statement said.
The association also raised concerns about what it sees as unfair treatment in public sector hiring. It pointed to recent approvals given to other sectors as evidence of inconsistency.
“We have been informed that the Ministry of Local Government cites constraints from the Ministry of Finance, that the fiscal budget space is too limited to grant us financial clearance.
“However, we note with disappointment that financial clearance has been granted for the recruitment of 20,000 teachers and 16,000 nurses. This disparity is unacceptable and has angered our members,” it said.
The group believes the government has prioritised other recruitment exercises while ignoring their situation. It insists that environmental health officers play a key role in sanitation and disease prevention, especially at a time when public health challenges remain a concern.
The association has now issued a clear warning. It says it will march to the Ministry of Local Government if authorities fail to respond to their demands.
“In light of this, we will hold a demonstration on May 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Local Government to demand answers and accountability,” it said, adding that members will continue to push for their employment if the issue is not resolved.
The group maintains that filling these positions will strengthen Ghana’s environmental health system and help address ongoing sanitation problems across the country.
