GRNMA Calls Off Strike After Health Committee Talks
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has called off its nationwide strike, directing members to return to work on June 14, 2025. The decision, announced on June 13, follows a productive meeting with Parliament’s Health Committee on June 12, addressing delays in implementing a 2024 agreement.
The strike began on June 2, with nurses wearing red bands. By June 9, they had pulled out of outpatient and emergency services, halting healthcare across Ghana. The GRNMA demanded that the government honor a May 2024 collective agreement for better pay and conditions, which was stalled by legal disputes and budget issues.
GRNMA President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo said the talks with the Health Committee, Fair Wages Commission, and others offered hope for a solution. A follow-up meeting is set for June 26 to finalize a plan to implement the agreement. Nurses were urged to resume normal duties starting Saturday.
The strike caused major disruptions, with hospitals turning away patients. Health Minister Kwabena Akandoh had appealed for retired nurses to fill gaps, citing risks to patient care. The GRNMA clarified that the action was not political but aimed at securing fair treatment for workers.
The suspension has relieved Ghanaians, but the GRNMA vows to keep pushing until the agreement is fully in place. The public hopes the upcoming talks will resolve the issue and prevent future healthcare crises.