The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has reaffirmed its commitment to championing the concerns of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), following the unexpected postponement of a scheduled meeting initially set for June 26, 2025.
The meeting, intended to address key demands by the Association, was deferred to July 10 due to the absence of the Ministers of Health and Finance from the country. Chairman of the Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, told journalists that the committee remains resolute in pushing for improved conditions for nurses and midwives across the country.
“You recall that on the 12th of June, we convened a meeting to resolve the ongoing strike by GRNMA. The nurses reduced their demands to four: payment of an 8% non-basic allowance, full allowances for about 5,300 nurses, an increase in uniform allowance from GHS400 to GHS1,000, and book and research allowances for an estimated 900 nurses,” Dr. Nawaane explained.
He added that the Ministry of Finance had requested time to conduct a financial impact analysis of the proposals, which necessitated the rescheduling.
“As we speak now, their demands have been converted into monetary terms, but unfortunately, both ministries are currently outside the jurisdiction,” he said.
Despite the reassurances from Parliament, the GRNMA has expressed frustration over the delayed process.
At a press conference in Accra, the Association’s President, Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, described the postponement as “bad faith” and warned that the government must implement their Conditions of Service by the end of July or risk another wave of industrial action.
“We are disappointed in the lack of adequate communication regarding the suspension of the meeting,” she stated.
The Parliamentary Committee has since issued an official letter informing the Association of the new July 10 meeting date and thanked the GRNMA for its understanding and cooperation.
