GRNMA has suspended its strike action following engagements with government
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a stern warning to the government, stating it may resume its suspended strike if commitments to improve nurses’ conditions of service are not met.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, June 14, GRNMA First Vice President Samuel Alagkora Akolgo emphasised that the association would not hesitate to take industrial action again if the government fails to fulfill its promises.
The GRNMA suspended its nationwide strike, which began on June 2, on Friday, June 13, after productive talks with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and government representatives.
Despite the suspension, concerns linger as the government has indicated that the GH¢2 billion needed to address the nurses’ demands is not included in the current budget and may only be available in 2026.
Akolgo expressed cautious hope ahead of a follow-up meeting scheduled for June 26, stating, “We trust the integrity of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and believe they will honor the agreement reached.”
When pressed by host Samson Lardi on whether the GRNMA would resume the strike if the government fails to act, Akolgo remained optimistic but firm.
“We are focused on a positive outcome and expect the government to do the right thing for nurses and midwives to continue serving Ghanaians. We are not prejudging the situation,” he said.
Akolgo reiterated that the GRNMA’s patience has limits, adding, “We suspended the strike because of the government’s commitment to improve our conditions of service. If they fail to deliver, we will act accordingly.”
The strike, which disrupted healthcare services across the country, was halted after a temporary agreement was reached. The upcoming June 26 meeting will be critical in determining whether the truce holds or if nurses and midwives will resume industrial action.
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