The National Service Authority (NSA) has released postings for 18,617 qualified nurses and midwives who are set to undertake their mandatory national service during the 2026/27 service year.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 22, the Authority said the postings apply to candidates who successfully passed the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s August/September 2025 Licensure Examination (major session).
The NSA directed all affected personnel to access their postings through the Authority’s online portal and complete the necessary processes, including checking their assigned locations and undergoing regional validation.
According to the Authority, the national service programme for the 18,617 nurses and midwives will officially commence on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
To facilitate a smooth deployment process, the NSA announced that a regional validation exercise began on June 22 and will run until Friday, July 10, 2026. All posted personnel have been urged to complete the validation process within the stipulated period to avoid delays in mobilisation and placement.
The Authority also reminded prospective service personnel of their obligations under the National Service Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1119). Citing Section 29(1) of the Act, the NSA noted that every Ghanaian citizen who has completed a tertiary-level programme of study is required to undertake national service.
The statement further highlighted provisions under Section 40 of the Act, which prescribe sanctions for individuals and institutions that fail to comply with national service requirements.
Under the law, employers are prohibited from hiring persons who are required to undertake national service but have not fulfilled that obligation, unless they have been granted an exemption under the relevant provisions of the Act.
The NSA also emphasised that employers have a responsibility to verify the national service status of prospective employees before offering them employment, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with the law.
The Authority encouraged all affected nurses and midwives to follow the prescribed procedures and timelines to ensure a seamless deployment and successful commencement of their national service.
The National Service Authority (NSA) has warned that failure to comply with national service requirements carries significant legal consequences under the National Service Authority Act.
According to the Authority, employers who engage individuals in violation of the law risk facing administrative sanctions, including a penalty of up to 5,000 penalty units.
The Act also grants the Authority the power to require individuals who secure employment without first completing their mandatory national service to undertake the service in sectors or fields determined by its governing Board.
In addition, the law prohibits the Registrar of Companies from registering business names, partnerships, or companies for individuals who have not fulfilled their national service obligations, except in cases where an exemption has been granted.
The Authority therefore urged all prospective national service personnel to comply strictly with the prescribed procedures and deadlines to ensure a smooth deployment process and the successful commencement of their service.
“Management therefore encourages all prospective national service personnel to comply fully with the stated procedures and timelines to facilitate their successful deployment and commencement of national service,” the statement said.
The NSA emphasised that adherence to the requirements is essential not only for compliance with the law but also for avoiding delays or complications that could affect future employment and business opportunities.