Ghana Nurses' Strike: Patients Left Stranded in Accra Hospital

Ongoing Nurses' and Midwives' Strike in Ghana Leaves Patients Stranded The Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Ghana is facing significant challenges due to an ongoing nurses and midwives strike. Patients are being left stranded, without access to essential care. The strike is impacting the hospital's ability to provide services, and the situation is causing distress among patients and their families. One patient interviewed, who wished to remain anonymous, described the situation as 'very difficult'. They explained, "I've been waiting for hours, and there's no one to help me. I'm in pain, and I'm worried about what will happen." Juliana Haruna, the Public Relations Head at the hospital, stated that while doctors are still present, the absence of nurses and midwives creates a severe bottleneck in patient care. "It means that those who are able to get their vitals checked may not be able to receive medication or other necessary care," she explained. The hospital is working to mitigate the situation, but the strike is causing significant disruption. The strike highlights the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers in Ghana and the need for improved working conditions and resources. The government is urged to address the concerns of healthcare workers and find a solution to the strike as soon as possible to alleviate the suffering of patients.