Striking nurses and midwives have officially ended their nationwide industrial action. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) announced the decision today, June 13, following intense negotiations with the government.
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GRNMA President, Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, said the decision came after a productive engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health on June 12.
“Our meeting was fruitful. It helped us resolve the standoff with our employer concerning the collective bargaining agreement,” she explained during a virtual press conference.
The strike, which began on June 4 and escalated by June 9, severely affected healthcare delivery. Emergency rooms struggled, patients were stranded, and scheduled procedures were delayed.
Mrs. Ofori-Ampofo instructed over 120,000 nurses and midwives to resume work by Saturday, June 14. She reassured members that leadership would continue to push for full implementation of the agreement.
“We’re professionals. We care for others, but we also need the system to care for us,” she said.
She emphasized that GRNMA is a non-partisan, professional body that works with all governments. For 65 years, it has represented nurses and midwives while supporting a stronger healthcare system.
