The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, has described the committee’s engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) as fruitful, aimed at resolving the ongoing strike action by the association.

Speaking to the press following the meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Dr Nawaane noted that GRNMA representatives requested time to consult with their council after discussions with the committee.

“We have tried as much as possible to synchronise our activities, and what we can say at this moment is that the discussion was fruitful. The nurses have requested that, per their regulations, they must consult their council, and then they will revert to us, or we will hear from them. I think that is fair,” he stated.

The meeting included key stakeholders such as the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Finance.

Ghanaian nurses, under the GRNMA, initiated a nationwide strike on May 28, 2025, primarily due to the government’s failure to implement the 2024 Collective Agreement.

This agreement, signed over a year ago by the GRNMA, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, addresses critical issues such as unpaid allowances, delayed postings, and improved working conditions.

The GRNMA has expressed frustration over the government’s inaction, despite multiple follow-ups, including official letters and visits to the ministries.

The association demands the immediate implementation of the agreement, citing the government’s delays as a breach of trust that threatens healthcare delivery and contributes to nurse migration due to poor working conditions.

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