A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Dr Solomon Forkuo-Kwarteng, has called on the government to provide nurses with better conditions of service, emphasising that patriotism without reward is slavery.

According to Dr Forkuo-Kwarteng, who is also the Head of the Entrepreneurship Village and Incubation Centre at KsTU, asking nurses to work without proper remuneration will affect productivity in the health sector.

Speaking on OTEC 102.9 FM's morning show Nyansapo, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng, aka KOA, the entrepreneurship expert stressed that nurses should be fairly rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

He emphasised that the government has no excuse but must ensure nurses are well-motivated to work toward a healthy country.

Dr Forkuo-Kwarteng called on successive governments to place value on healthcare professionals' services in Ghana.

His comment comes after nurses in the country declared an industrial action.

The ongoing nurses' strike, aimed at pressing the government to address grievances, including improved working conditions and better pay, has caused inconvenience to patients and healthcare services.

The Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association remains firm in its resolve to see through the industrial action until demands are met.

The situation remains tense, with the government's response uncertain.