The Vice Chairman of the Parliament Health Committee, Dr Sebastian Sandaare, has indicated that President John Dramani Mahama's administration will provide additional incentives to nurses once the economy improves.

Nurses and midwives have returned to work after an industrial action over the implementation of their agreed-upon conditions of service from May 2024.

This assurance comes amid ongoing negotiations between the government and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) regarding their working conditions.

According to a report by 3news.com on June 22, 2025, the strike, which began on June 2, 2025, significantly impacted emergency health services in the country.

"The government knows what motivates nurses and midwives to deliver quality healthcare in this country. I believe that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, he will go beyond just uniforms and provide further incentives when the economy picks up," Dr Sandaare stated.

His statement has ignited hope among nurses who anticipate their concerns will eventually be addressed.

"I believe the President's vision is to create an environment where no nurses or midwives need to leave this country because they will feel excited, motivated, and supported in their work," he added.

While the government's promise has been met with cautious optimism from the nursing community, many are waiting to see if these assurances will lead to meaningful changes.

After an intervention by the Parliamentary Health Committee, the strike was suspended on June 13, 2025, despite economic challenges hampering the government's efforts to improve the healthcare sector, Dr Sandaare's assurance indicates a commitment to supporting healthcare workers.

"The GRNMA announced that their industrial action, which began on June 2, 2025, has been suspended pending a follow-up meeting on June 26, 2025," the association shared.

A meeting between nurses, midwives, and the government is scheduled for June 26, 2025, to seek a final resolution to the matter.

As the economy continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether the government's promises will result in tangible benefits for the health workers.

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