Ghana Health Service Appeals to Striking Nurses Amidst Healthcare Crisis

Ghana Health Service Boss Pleads with Striking Nurses to Return to Work Accra, Ghana – In a press conference today, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, issued a heartfelt appeal to striking nurses to return to their posts and resume negotiations. The strike, which has left many hospital wards understaffed, has raised concerns about the accessibility and quality of healthcare services across the country. "Come back to work and let's continue negotiations," Prof. Akoriyea urged. He expressed concern about the impact on patients, particularly pregnant women and those with urgent medical needs. The video accompanying the press conference showed numerous empty waiting rooms and hallways, a stark visual representation of the disruption caused by the strike. The GHS boss highlighted the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system and emphasized the importance of finding a swift resolution to the ongoing labor dispute. He appealed to the nurses' sense of responsibility and compassion, urging them to prioritize the well-being of patients above their grievances. While the specific demands of the striking nurses remain undisclosed in this report, the appeal underscores the urgency for both sides to find common ground and resolve the situation to restore essential healthcare services.