A high-level meeting involving the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and the government negotiation team has ended with some progress: the government has agreed to grant two of the allowances demanded by the association.
Facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, the meeting aimed to find a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of the GRNMA’s 2024 Conditions of Service.
At the meeting, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh acknowledged the association’s concerns, emphasising the need for continued dialogue and cooperation. He noted the progress already made, while encouraging mutual respect as negotiations continue.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Naawane Kurt Mark, reaffirmed the committee’s neutrality and commitment to helping broker a solution.
“We are committed to finding a solution that works for all parties involved. We urge continued engagement and collaboration to address the GRNMA’s concerns,” he said.
GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, stressed the urgent need to implement key allowances to boost the welfare, motivation and retention of nurses and midwives. However, the association also expressed disappointment with parts of the government’s proposal, describing them as unacceptable.
The GRNMA leadership has agreed to update its members on the government’s position and the meeting’s outcome.
Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith Graham, clarified that further talks would begin soon, stressing these discussions are not a renegotiation but are aimed at addressing outstanding demands. The FWSC has scheduled its next engagement with the GRNMA for Tuesday.
At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to keep engaging to find a solution that meets the needs of nurses and midwives across Ghana.
Background:
The GRNMA began a nationwide strike on June 4, 2025, accusing the government of failing to implement agreements reached on May 20, 2024. Although the National Labour Commission declared the strike illegal, the GRNMA maintained the action until June 14, when it suspended the strike following an appeal from the government and Parliament to allow further negotiations.
