The Ministry of Health has announced that payments for the three months’ outstanding arrears owed to the 2020 batch of Nurses and Midwives have been processed in line with the government’s scheduled timeline for May 2026.
The update was contained in a press release issued by the Ministry on Wednesday May 27, 2026, following concerns from some nurses and midwives over delays and discrepancies in the payment process.
According to the statement, the payments formed part of a broader arrears settlement plan earlier outlined by the Ministry of Finance for nurses and midwives recruited under the 2020 batch.
“The three months of outstanding arrears from 2025, scheduled to be paid in May 2026, have been executed,” the Ministry stated.
However, the Ministry acknowledged that while many beneficiaries had received their payments, some individuals reported receiving incomplete arrears.
The Ministry described the situation as “isolated cases” and assured affected workers that steps were already being taken to address the problem.
“The Ministry has taken note of some isolated cases where individuals did not receive the full three months of arrears as scheduled,” the statement noted.
To resolve the issue, the Ministry said it is working closely with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to verify the affected cases and ensure that all outstanding balances are paid promptly.
Officials further indicated that any unpaid balances would be processed together with the beneficiaries’ scheduled June payments.
The Ministry also used the opportunity to commend nurses and midwives across the country for their patience, commitment, and continued dedication to healthcare delivery despite the challenges surrounding the arrears.
“We appreciate the patience, dedication, and service of all Nurses and Midwives involved in this process across the country,” the statement added.
The issue of delayed arrears for health workers has been a subject of concern in recent months, with several nurses and midwives calling on government to expedite payments and address payroll-related challenges affecting newly recruited staff.
The Ministry assured the public and members of the nursing community that additional updates would be communicated in due course as efforts continue to clear all outstanding issues.
CREDIT: Mavis Fantevi
