Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has declared that the government has successfully completed the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, representing a significant advancement in efforts to stabilize the nation’s healthcare workforce.
He revealed that all newly appointed personnel who faced salary delays will receive their payments by the end of the month.
While addressing the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) 19th Biennial Conference in Tamale on Wednesday, November 19, the Health Minister stated that this initiative is part of a larger strategy aimed at enhancing frontline healthcare delivery, particularly under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares programmes, emphasizing that nurses and midwives are crucial to the success of these reforms.
“In 2025, the Mahama administration successfully finalized the recruitment process initiated by the previous government by facilitating the enrollment of 13,500 nurses and midwives into the government’s payroll.”
“I am pleased to announce that by the end of this month, all individuals whose salary processes experienced a delay will receive their first payment,” he stated.
Mr. Akandoh also underscored the government’s consideration of the negotiated Conditions of Service for inclusion in the 2026 Budget, describing it as a testament to the commitment to enhancing the welfare of health workers.
“The government has given strong consideration to the negotiated conditions of service for implementation in the 2026 budget. This clearly demonstrates the government’s commitment to continuity, fairness, and the welfare of nurses and midwives,” he remarked.
He urged ongoing collaboration between the Ministry, labor institutions, and the GRNMA to tackle deployment, specialist training, and overall workforce stability, emphasizing that robust partnerships are vital for advancing quality healthcare throughout the nation.
