The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has assured the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives that their 9–10 months’ unpaid salaries will be factored into the next budget.

His assurance follows the coalition’s petition to the Ministry of Finance demanding urgent redress.

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Receiving the petition at the Finance Ministry on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Nyarko indicated that their administration had inherited some challenges from the past government.

“… A few days ago, some of your colleagues in the education sector came here with a similar petition. The message I gave them is what I'm giving to you, that your issue is being addressed. There are a lot of legacy challenges that we inherited and we are working tirelessly to fix all of them. In the next month or so, the finance minister will be in Parliament to present a new budget,” he disclosed.

The deputy minister acknowledged the issues and grievances of the protesting nurses, adding that the matter would be treated with urgency to ensure it is resolved.

“Issues of health workers who have not been paid, not just you, there are even some doctors and others who are seriously being considered and you are going to receive your salary. We appreciate the work that you do for Ghana and I'm sorry for those of you who are not even well but have had to walk all the way to this place to present this petition. It will be given the needed urgent attention as you have stated and you will hear from us,” he stated.

As to when the protesting nurses and midwives will receive their monies, Nyarko said he could not give a definite timeline; however, he assured that the Ministry would provide further details in due course.

“You have just presented this petition. I am telling you that it is getting the needed attention. As to timelines when your bank account will receive your salary, I cannot stand here to announce it. Those details will be given to you in due course,” he concluded.

The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives protested unpaid salaries for over ten months, despite being formally recruited through official government processes.

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The group, who have been working without pay despite formal recruitment through official government processes, explained that they graduated in 2020 and have completed their rotations.

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