Ghana Nurses' Strike Cripples Healthcare: Patients Left Stranded

Ghana Nurses' Strike Cripples Healthcare: Patients Left Stranded as Hospitals Empty The ongoing strike by members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is causing a major crisis in the country's healthcare system. Hospitals are reporting severe staff shortages, leaving patients stranded and medical facilities struggling to cope. The strike, which began [insert start date], is impacting hospitals nationwide. "Healthcare services across the country have been abandoned," reports John Marfo, a reporter for Akoma FM. He visited several hospitals and found them largely deserted. "Patients are being turned away, and those with urgent needs are being forced to seek expensive treatment at private facilities." The video shows several hospitals with empty wards and waiting rooms. One scene depicts a patient in a wheelchair being transported to a private facility, highlighting the difficulties faced by those in need of urgent care. The lack of nurses and midwives is causing a backlog of patients and serious concerns about the quality of care. The GRNMA is demanding better working conditions and increased pay. The government has yet to respond to their demands. The crisis underscores the importance of addressing the concerns of healthcare workers to ensure the provision of essential services to the population. The government needs to find a solution quickly to prevent further suffering.