Ghana's Health Minister Addresses Nurses' Strike, Promises Improved Conditions

Ghanaian Nurses and Midwives Strike: Government Pledges to Improve Working Conditions The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) strike continues to disrupt healthcare services across Ghana. In a press briefing at the Jubilee House, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh addressed the situation, stating, "Government remains committed to the needed engagement that will lead to the approval and implementation of the new conditions of service for nurses and midwives." The minister's statement follows weeks of negotiations between the GRNMA and the government. The GRNMA has cited low wages and poor working conditions as reasons for the strike, which has caused significant disruption to hospitals and clinics nationwide. The government has now directed the Ministry of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to urgently develop a roadmap to implement improved conditions of service, aiming for a swift resolution to the strike and restoration of normal healthcare services. This initiative shows a commitment to addressing the concerns of healthcare professionals and ensuring the well-being of patients.