The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has officially called off its nationwide strike, directing all members to return to work effective Saturday, June 14, 2025. The announcement was confirmed by GHOne TV.

The nationwide industrial action launched by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) on June 4, 2025, stemmed from the government’s failure to fulfill key components of the 2024 Collective Agreement. This agreement—jointly signed by the GRNMA, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission over a year ago—sought to address persistent issues such as unpaid allowances, delayed staff postings, and substandard working conditions for nurses and midwives.

The strike severely disrupted operations in public health facilities across the country, prompting the government to appeal to retired nurses and midwives to volunteer temporarily in a bid to lessen the strain on healthcare delivery. During a press conference on June 10, 2025, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh urged these retired professionals to assist the sector during this critical time.

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The decision to suspend the strike followed an emergency meeting involving the GRNMA, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and Parliament’s Health Committee, which laid the groundwork for a resolution.

Throughout the standoff, the GRNMA repeatedly voiced its disappointment with the government’s delays, warning that continued inaction could exacerbate challenges in healthcare delivery and drive more health professionals to seek better opportunities abroad.

With the strike now suspended, both the government and the association have reaffirmed their commitment to fast-track the agreement’s implementation, aiming to restore stability and confidence within the healthcare sector.

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, following a productive engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health.#TV3GH Video Credit : GRNMA pic.twitter.com/SYyQawlES0

— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) June 13, 2025