The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has firmly declared that it will not tolerate any further delays beyond July 10, 2025, regarding the implementation of its revised conditions of service.
This warning comes after the Parliamentary Health Committee postponed a much-anticipated meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, June 26. The postponement was attributed to the unavailability of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance, both reportedly out of the country.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News, the Vice President of GRNMA, Samuel Alagkora Akologo, expressed deep disappointment over the short notice and questioned the lack of timely communication. He emphasized that the Association had already demonstrated goodwill by suspending an earlier strike in response to the Committee's initial commitments.
“We had two full weeks to address this. Why was this communication delayed until the last minute?” Akologo asked. “There’s always the possibility of another postponement on July 10, and that is precisely why we are sending a clear early signal—we will not accept that.”
He underscored that the Association expects decisive outcomes from the rescheduled meeting, including firm timelines for implementation.
“I don’t believe they will disappoint us, but if they do, the National Council will determine our next course of action,” he stated. “We’re not going into that meeting for more excuses. We expect clarity, commitments, and deliverables—especially for measures already slated for next year.”
In response, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, Chairman of the Health Committee, reiterated the Committee’s dedication to addressing the concerns of nurses and midwives. He explained that the postponement was due to “unavoidable circumstances” and reassured stakeholders of continued advocacy.
“The absence of the Health and Finance Ministers made it impossible to proceed as planned. However, we remain fully committed to ensuring the welfare of nurses and midwives,” Dr. Nawaane said.
The GRNMA has been engaged in ongoing negotiations with government stakeholders for several months, pressing for improvements in their working conditions, remuneration, and other entitlements.
With tensions rising once again, all eyes are now on the July 10 meeting, which could determine the next steps in the nurses and midwives' industrial action strategy.
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Source: Citinewsroom
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