Ghanaian Nurses' Strike Temporarily Halted by Court Injunction

Ghanaian Nurses' Strike: Court Injunction Halts Healthcare Crisis A nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRNMA) has been temporarily halted by a court injunction secured by the National Labour Commission. The strike, which began [Insert Start Date], caused significant disruption to healthcare services across the country. Hospitals reported turning away patients, including pregnant women, due to the lack of staff. "We are challenged in receiving new patients. Yesterday, because of the withdrawal of service, we saw less than 100 outpatients," said Dr. Leslie Isa Adam Zakaria, a medical doctor at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The video shows long lines of patients waiting outside the hospital and staff struggling to provide care understaffed conditions. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has urged striking nurses and midwives to return to negotiations, emphasizing the importance of resolving the dispute to avoid further disruption to healthcare services. The injunction aims to facilitate negotiations between the GRNMA and the government to reach an amicable settlement. The video underscores the human cost of the strike, highlighting the plight of patients caught in the middle of the labor dispute. A swift resolution is critical to restoring essential healthcare services and ensuring patient safety.