Nurses and Midwives are currently on strike
The Health Committee of the Parliament of Ghana is currently engaged in a crucial meeting to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing strike action declared by the Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association.
The meeting, which began before midday on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, includes the attendance of GRNMA representatives and representatives of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
The committee is expected to brief the media after the conclusion of the meeting.
Ghanaian nurses, under the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), initiated a nationwide strike starting May 28, 2025, primarily due to the government’s failure to implement the 2024 Collective Agreement.
This agreement, signed over a year ago by the GRNMA, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, addresses critical issues such as unpaid allowances, delayed postings, and improved working conditions.
The GRNMA has expressed frustration over the government’s inaction despite multiple follow-ups, including official letters and visits to the ministries.
The association has demanded the immediate implementation of the agreement, citing the government’s delays as a breach of trust that threatens healthcare delivery and contributes to nurse migration due to poor working conditions.
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Watch as ongoing GRNMA strike disrupts healthcare, leaves patients stranded
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