The government has instructed the Minister of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to urgently draw up a clear implementation plan for the 2024 Collective Agreement signed with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
This directive follows a prolonged deadlock between the GRNMA and the government over the delayed enforcement of the agreement, which outlines improved conditions of service for nurses and midwives.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s willingness to continue discussions with the striking health workers in a manner that does not destabilize the national economy.
“Government remains committed to the needed engagement that will lead to the approval and implementation of the new conditions of service for nurses and midwives. Accordingly, the government has directed the Minister of Finance and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to, as a matter of urgency, lead the development of a roadmap to ensure a smooth implementation of the process,” he said.
The Health Minister stressed that while the government acknowledges the importance of the agreement, the terms were not included in the 2025 Budget and could severely impact fiscal stability if enforced in their current form.
The GRNMA’s strike, launched to push for the full enforcement of the 2024 agreement, has caused widespread disruptions in health facilities across the country. The union is demanding the payment of outstanding allowances, improved working conditions, and resolution of issues related to delayed staff postings.
Among the key benefits in the contested agreement are a 13th-month salary, fuel and medical allowances, rural incentives, and support for the renewal of professional licenses.
As the strike continues, government officials and union leaders remain under pressure to find a workable path forward that meets both economic and professional demands.
