The Health Committee of Parliament is anticipated to convene with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today, Thursday, June 12, in an attempt to address the ongoing industrial action initiated by the association.
Earlier this week, the GRNMA announced a strike to advocate for the enforcement of its 2024 Collective Agreement, which raises issues regarding unpaid allowances and the delayed postings of its members.
However, the government has suggested that the agreement be enacted in 2026, contending that the financial obligations involved were not included in the 2025 national budget.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, cautioned that executing the agreement in its present form could disrupt the economy, thereby justifying the proposed timeline of 2026.
The association has dismissed the government’s stance and continues to call for immediate measures, asserting that nurses and midwives should not suffer due to budgetary limitations.
