The Health Committee of Parliament is expected to meet with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today, Thursday, June 12, to resolve the association’s ongoing industrial action.
The GRNMA declared a nationwide strike earlier this week, advocating for the enforcement of its 2024 Collective Agreement, which addresses issues such as unpaid allowances and delayed postings for its members.
In response, the government has suggested postponing the agreement’s implementation to 2026, citing that the necessary financial provisions were not included in the 2025 national budget.
Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh expressed concerns that implementing the agreement now could lead to economic instability, supporting the proposed timeline of 2026.
The Minister said, “These demands were not included in the 2025 budget, and meeting them now could throw the economy off-gear”.
He explained that while the government understands the concerns of nurses and midwives, it must also consider the broader economic situation to avoid financial instability.
The Minister assured that the government remains open to dialogue and is committed to finding a fair solution that balances the needs of healthcare workers with the country’s economic realities.
The association has firmly rejected this stance, emphasising the need for immediate action and asserting that nurses and midwives should not have to shoulder the burden of financial constraints.
