Government Agrees To Pay 2 Allowances Demanded By Nurses, Midwives

Government has granted two of the allowances demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The two allowances were agreed at a high-stakes meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, the association and the government team. The allowances will feature in the mid-year budget review expected to be presented to Parliament on Thursday.

The government is also engaging the association to ensure that the rest of the items contained in the conditions of service could be implemented from next year. The meeting facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health was to find a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of GRNMA's 2024 Conditions of Service. At the meeting yesterday, 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 the Member of Parliament for Nabdam, 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.