Ghana Nurses' Strike: A Healthcare Crisis Deepens

Ghana Nurses' Strike Continues into 2026 Amidst Government's Plea for Volunteers Ghana is facing an ongoing crisis as nurses and midwives continue their strike, impacting healthcare services across the nation. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) remains steadfast in its demands, despite the government's recent appeal to retired medical professionals to fill the gap. Negotiations between the GRNMA and the government have reached a deadlock, with no resolution in sight. The strike is expected to last until at least January 2026, citing budget constraints as the primary obstacle. "The industrial action remains unresolved," stated a reporter from GHOne TV, highlighting the continued impasse. "A meeting between the government and the association ended in an outright rejection of the government's proposal for fair payment." The government's proposal to address the nurses' and midwives' concerns has been rejected, leaving the healthcare system vulnerable. The situation underscores the urgent need for a swift resolution to this critical issue, ensuring the well-being of the Ghanaian population.