ACCRA, GHANA – The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has suspended its nationwide strike, attributing the decision to the timely intervention of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health.
The strike, which began on June 9, 2025, in protest of delayed implementation of revised conditions of service, had significantly disrupted public health services across the country.
Samuel Alagkora Akologo, Vice President of the GRNMA, stated in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, June 13, that the Committee’s involvement was crucial, particularly as assurances from the Health Ministry were no longer sufficient to persuade members to return to work. He described the parliamentary engagement as fruitful, providing the clarity and reassurance previously lacking in negotiations.
While the strike is currently suspended, the GRNMA maintains a cautious outlook. GRNMA President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo has urged the government to demonstrate genuine commitment in upcoming negotiations, warning that a failure to honor assurances could lead to a resumption of industrial action.
A crucial meeting between the GRNMA and government negotiators is scheduled for June 26, and is widely seen as a test of good faith by both the public and the health sector.
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