GRNMA Calls Off Industrial Action Nationwide

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has formally suspended its nationwide sit-down, which commenced on June 9, 2025, over the government’s refusal to rollout revised conditions of service.

Announcing this decision at a presser in Accra, President of the GRNMA, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, underscored the need for the government to exhibit utmost respect for the nursing profession and address the welfare needs of its members with urgency.

At the middle of the dispute was the government’s proposal to postpone the implementation of newly negotiated conditions of service to 2026, a view the Association fiercely resisted.

The strike, which affected public healthcare facilities across the country, resulted in widespread disruptions to health services. Many hospitals reported reduced staffing levels, longer waiting times, and delays in accessing critical care services. Emergency wards and maternity units were among the hardest hit.

Despite several rounds of discussions, including an emergency meeting held on June 9 between the Ministry of Health, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and GRNMA leadership, no immediate resolution was reached—propelling the Association to press forward with the industrial unrest.

However, escalating pressure from the public, patient advocacy groups, and key stakeholders in the health sector compelled both parties back to the negotiating table. The decision to call off the strike follows renewed commitments by the government to revisit the proposed timeline for implementation and improve ongoing dialogue.

Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo stated that while nurses and midwives will go back to work, the Association will proceed to monitor developments keenly.

The GRNMA continued to appeal to government negotiators to treat the upcoming rounds of deliberations with the seriousness they deserve, cautioning that refusal to meet their demands in good faith could call further strike.