A high-stakes meeting between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and the government team has ended on a positive note, with the government granting two of the allowances demanded by the association.
The meeting, facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health aimed to find a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of GRNMA’s 2024 Conditions of Service.
At the meeting, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, acknowledged the GRNMA’s concerns and demands, reiterating the government’s position on further consultation and engagement.
He emphasised the need for mutual respect and cooperation, highlighting the progress made so far in the negotiations.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health Chaired by Naawane Kurt Mark facilitated a constructive discussion, assuring the GRNMA of the committee’s neutrality and willingness to facilitate a resolution.
“We are committed to finding a solution that works for all parties involved. We urge continued engagement and collaboration to address the concerns and demands of the GRNMA”, he said.
The GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, emphasised the importance of implementing key allowances, to improve nurses’ and midwives’ welfare, motivation, and retention.
However, the GRNMA expressed disappointment with the government’s proposal, which they deemed unacceptable.
The leaders of the association agreed to inform its members about the government’s position and the outcome of the meeting.
The Chief Executive of the FWSC, Dr George Smith Graham assured that engagement will start soon and explained that it was not a renegotiation but to address the remaining demands.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has scheduled further engagement with GRNMA for next Tuesday.
Both parties at the end of the meeting agreed to further engage and work together to find a solution to the impasse and expressed the hope for a resolution that benefits the nurses and midwives in Ghana.
Background
The GRNMA had embarked on a nationwide strike on June 4, 2025, citing the government’s failure to honour agreements reached on May 20, 2024. Despite the National Labour Commission declaring the strike illegal, GRNMA insisted on continuing the industrial action until their demands were met. However, following an appeal by the government and the Parliamentary Select Committee, the association suspended its strike on June 14, 2025, pending further negotiations.
