Over 128,000 nurses and midwives threaten strike by June 9 over delayed conditions of service

More than 128,000 nurses and midwives across Ghana are preparing to withdraw their services within the next ten days, citing the government’s continued delay in implementing their agreed conditions of service.

At a press conference held in Accra on May 28, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, expressed deep frustration over the situation.

“The collective agreement was signed between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association—on behalf of the entire nursing and midwifery workforce—and the government, represented by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission,” she stated.

According to Madam Ofori Ampofo, the agreement was signed over a year ago, yet its implementation has stalled. She acknowledged that part of the delay was due to a legal challenge filed by a section of the Association’s membership but noted that the court delivered its judgment in January 2025.

“Since then, we have made several follow-ups through official letters and personal visits to both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health, but we have seen no action,” she lamented.

The GRNMA President announced that the Association will commence a series of industrial actions starting next week to demand the implementation of the agreement.

“This delay not only disrespects Ghanaian nurses and midwives, but also threatens the quality of healthcare delivery across the country. We are the backbone of the health system, and despite the many challenges in our profession, we have consistently demonstrated unmatched dedication and commitment to patient care,” she added.

Madam Ofori Ampofo outlined the roadmap for the planned industrial actions as follows:

• June 2–3, 2025: Nurses and midwives will wear red armbands and headbands in protest.

• June 4–8, 2025: Withdrawal of outpatient department (OPD) services.

• From June 9, 2025: Total withdrawal of all nursing and midwifery services nationwide.

She emphasized that while the Association remains open to dialogue, their primary demand is non-negotiable: the immediate implementation of the signed collective agreement.

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