Ghanaian Nurses Issue Ultimatum, Threaten Nationwide Strike

Ghanaian Nurses Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands Ghanaian nurses are threatening a nationwide strike, issuing a 10-day ultimatum to the government to address their unmet demands. The nurses, represented by their association, held a press conference today to announce their planned industrial action. "We have seen other collective agreements being implemented, so why is ours not?" one nurse stated, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations. The nurses' demands include improvements to their salaries and working conditions. To highlight their concerns, the nurses will wear red armbands starting June 2nd, escalating to a full withdrawal of outpatient department services from June 4th to 8th. A complete withdrawal of all services is threatened from June 9th if their demands remain unmet. The association has petitioned the National Labour Commission ahead of the strike. The government has yet to respond publicly to the nurses' demands. The strike, if it proceeds, could severely impact healthcare services across the country.