A nursing mother has lost one of her newborn twins at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, less than 24 hours after delivery, amid mounting concerns over the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 9. Citi News understands that both babies were transferred from the lying-in ward to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and placed in an incubator. One of the twins, however, died—reportedly due to delayed medical attention.
The exact cause of death is still unclear, but sources suggest that the healthcare worker assigned to the NICU arrived late, leading to a critical lapse in care.
Some nursing mothers at the hospital have voiced frustration and fear, attributing the tragedy to the ongoing industrial action.
“No nurse was available, and the one who came in to assist came in late to support, resulting in the death of the twin,” one mother told Citi News. “We’re suffering due to the strike—there are no nurses available. We’re pleading with the government to consider the nurses’ demand because the babies are dying.”
Another added, “The government should come to a compromise with the nurses. If their demands are ignored, our babies will continue to die. We’re really scared.”
The GRNMA declared the nationwide strike after rejecting a government proposal to defer the implementation of their new conditions of service to 2026. A closed-door emergency meeting between the Ministry of Health, GRNMA leadership, and key stakeholders on Monday ended without resolution.
As the standoff drags on, concern is growing over its toll on vulnerable patients—particularly newborns and mothers—in health facilities across the country.
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