The list of demands being made by the striking Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has surfaced online.
The health workers initiated a strike on June 2, 2025, in protest against the government’s failure to implement an agreement signed with the previous Akufo-Addo administration.
The GRNMA grievances include the non-payment of critical allowances, such as responsibility, uniform, and non-basic allowances, which collectively amount to millions of cedis owed over time.
Also, the plight of over 5,000 newly qualified nurses and midwives who have been awaiting official postings since late 2024.
Some of the demands being made by the striking nurses include,
- Book and research allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Fuel allowance
- 13th month allowance
- Night/Out of station allowance
- Vehicle maintenance allowance
- Kilometric allowance
- Funeral grant
- Annual professional licence renewal fees
Meanwhile, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health has told the striking Ghana Registered Nurses’ and Midwives’ Association if their demands are implemented immediately will throw the economy off-gear.
The Health Minister stated, “The conditions of service under reference are not captured in the 2025 budget and will completely throw the economy off-gear if implemented immediately in the manner it currently exists”.
Mintah Akandoh further called on retired nurses and midwives to temporarily return to service.
He added, “Given the urgency of the situation and the suffering of patients, the government is appealing to public-spirited retired nurses and midwives to volunteer their service for a brief period pending the resolution of the impasse”.
“Government remains committed to continuing dialogue with the nurses to reach a mutually acceptable outcome in the interest of public health,” he assured.
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— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) June 10, 2025
