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NURSES LEADERSHIP APOLOGISED TO HEALTH MINISTER

3RD SEPTEMBER 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NURSES LEADERSHIP APOLOGISED TO HEALTH MINISTER

 

  1. The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today called on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh to render an unqualified apology for the recent media attack on his person. They also discussed key issues aimed at strengthening the working relationship between nurses and the government.

 

  1. The Minister graciously accepted the apology and encouraged the Association to prioritize dialogue and constructive engagement with the government. He reiterated his commitment to fostering a strong partnership with healthcare professionals to improve healthcare delivery nationwide.

 

  1. Highlighting some achievements of the current administration, Hon. Akandoh noted that the government has made significant strides, including the integration of 13,500 nurses into the government payroll, the establishment of the Ghana Medical Training Fund (GMTF), and the retooling of various government health facilities.

 

  1. He also mentioned the payment of arrears on nursing training allowances and National Health Insurance claims, as well as the government’s absorption of half of admission fees for nursing training institutions.

 

  1. The Minister pledged to see to the successful implementation of the collective bargaining agreement to improve the Condition of service for nurses and to also support the ongoing transformation of the health sector in line with achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

 

  1. He urged all stakeholders and the general public to remain calm as government is committed to resolving challenges within the health sector.

 

  1. During the meeting, the GRNMA leadership raised several concerns affecting healthcare professionals and nurses, calling for urgent attention to enhance service delivery.

 

  1. The leadership who called on the Hon Minister were the former President, Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey, Immediate past President; Dr. Krobea Asante, the Current President; Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo and the General Secretary; Dr David Tenkorang-Twum.

 

SIGNED BY:

TONY GOODMAN

DEPUTY DIRECTOR & SPOKESPERSON

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