The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has called off its nationwide strike, which began on June 9, 2025, in protest against the government’s delay in implementing revised conditions of service.
GRNMA President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, at a press briefing in Accra, confirmed the decision to suspend the action, citing mounting public pressure and renewed government commitment to revisit the proposed 2026 timeline.
“The government must show greater respect for the nursing profession and address our welfare needs with urgency,” she stated. The strike had severely disrupted healthcare delivery, particularly in emergency wards and maternity units across the country.
The industrial action was triggered by the government’s attempt to defer newly negotiated conditions of service to next year—a move fiercely opposed by the Association.
Despite earlier talks between GRNMA, the Ministry of Health, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, no resolution was reached, prompting the strike. However, widespread concern from patients and health sector stakeholders forced both sides back to the table.
While nurses and midwives have resumed work, Ofori-Ampofo warned that the GRNMA would “continue to monitor developments closely,” and cautioned that failure to act in good faith could lead to further action.
