The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has issued a one-week ultimatum to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to address the delay in the payment of their allowances.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the National President of the association, Ebenezer Boateng, indicated that most nurses and midwives are frustrated over the development.

According to him, they have not received their allowances for over a year, despite consistently showing up at their facilities to carry out their duties.

“We’ve been diligently working since May 2024 – almost a full year – without receiving financial clearance, thereby depriving us of our rightful allowances,” Boateng lamented.

Boateng attributed their current situation to a troubling pattern of systemic failure, noting that they faced similar challenges under previous governments, with no concrete steps taken to resolve their longstanding concerns.

“These repeated delays reflect a broader pattern of neglect that has persisted for over four years, with little to no meaningful intervention from the Ministry of Health,” he said.

The group has therefore outlined their demands to the government, including the immediate financial clearance for all rotational nurses and midwives — both current and newly posted.

They demanded for a timely payment of all accumulated allowances within 14 days of receiving clearance and also urged the government to resolve the issue within a week or face their wrath.

They appealed to the government to treat the matter with the urgency it deserves, noting that a timely intervention will not only benefit patients but impact the overall well-being of the country’s healthcare system.

“Our members are essential to the health system. The government must treat this as a matter of urgency, not just for our sake, but for the patients who rely on us daily,” he added.

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