The government has instructed the Minister of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to formulate a roadmap for the execution of the 2024 Collective Agreement for nurses and midwives.
This directive follows the deadlock between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the government regarding the enforcement of a 2024 agreement that outlines improved working conditions for healthcare personnel.
During a press conference on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized the government’s readiness to further engage with the striking nurses to implement the service conditions without jeopardizing the national budget.
“The government remains dedicated to the necessary discussions that will facilitate the approval and execution of the new service conditions for nurses and midwives. Consequently, the government has mandated the Minister of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to urgently spearhead the creation of a roadmap to ensure a seamless implementation of the process,” he stated.
He highlighted that the government seeks to identify a solution that reconciles the execution of the agreement with the imperative of safeguarding the national economy.
As per the Health Minister, the agreement is not included in the 2025 Budget and could therefore destabilize the economy if implemented immediately in its current form.
The GRNMA commenced the strike to advocate for the enforcement of its 2024 Collective Agreement, which encompasses unpaid allowances and postponed postings. This industrial action has profoundly affected healthcare services across the country.
The agreement encompasses provisions for a 13th-month salary, fuel and medical allowances, rural incentive allowances, and the renewal of practicing licenses, among other benefits.