Strike: Akandoh urges retired nurses to volunteer services temporarily

 

15th June 2025

Story rewritten by; stephanie Annan

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Source; citinewsroom.com

 

The government is calling on retired nurses and midwives to temporarily return to duty to help reduce the impact of an ongoing nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

This appeal follows the escalation of the strike, which began after the government suggested postponing the enforcement of new conditions of service for nurses and midwives until 2026, a proposal the GRNMA has firmly opposed.

At a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh acknowledged the growing pressure on the healthcare system and outlined immediate steps being taken to respond to the crisis.

“Due to the urgency of the situation and the suffering of patients, we are urging retired nurses and midwives to step in temporarily while discussions with the GRNMA continue,” the minister said.

To support affected communities, the Ministry of Health plans to release a detailed list of alternative healthcare centers where patients can receive care during the strike. These facilities are expected to fill the gap created by the staff shortages in public hospitals and clinics.

Additionally, the Health Minister announced that the Ministry of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission have been instructed to work swiftly on a plan for implementing the revised conditions of service for nurses.

“The government is fully committed to ongoing dialogue with the nurses’ union to find a fair and lasting solution that protects public health,” he added.

Efforts to resolve the dispute intensified on Monday, June 9, when the Ministry of Health held a closed-door meeting with GRNMA leaders and other stakeholders. However, the meeting ended without progress, leaving healthcare delivery in distress.

The strike has disrupted operations in many public and some private facilities, leading to long waiting lines and reduced access to essential healthcare services.

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