The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has officially called off its nationwide strike following an engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health.
Effective Saturday, June 14, all nurses and midwives are expected to resume full duties across the country
The leadership of the Association announced the suspension of its industrial action, citing a “very fruitful” dialogue that has cleared the path toward resolving their impasse with their employer.
However, they emphasized the suspension pending the outcome of an impending meeting scheduled for 26th June,2025.
“The engagement held with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and other
interested parties on Thursday, 12th June, 2025 was very fruitful and has paved the way
for an amicable resolution of the impasse with our employer concerning the
implementation of our Collective Agreement” they wrote
The strike, which began on June 2, followed a carefully laid-out roadmap of escalating industrial actions. It started with the symbolic wearing of red armbands and headbands, proceeded to a withdrawal of Out-Patient Department (OPD) and emergency services, and culminated in a complete halt of all nursing and midwifery services on June 9.
At the heart of the protest was a firm demand: the immediate and full implementation of the Collective Agreement signed in May 2024. The Association expressed frustration over the delays and inaction from their employer despite the formal agreement, which outlines improved working conditions and benefits for nurses and midwives.
In a strongly-worded statement, the leadership of GRNMA addressed the wave of misinformation, disinformation, and political propaganda that had clouded public discourse around the strike.
They clarified that their action was non-partisan and purely professional.
“We are nurses and midwives trained to provide essential health services to the Ghanaian population, and matters affecting us which are brought formally to the attention of the employer must be treated with the urgency they deserve and in good faith,” the statement emphasized.
The Association stressed that it took no pleasure in the suffering of patients during the strike period.
However, they highlighted the impossibility of offering optimal care under a system that fails to care for its caregivers.
“Our members did not walk away from their posts lightly. But we cannot take good care of others when the system does not take good care of us.”
In suspending the strike, the GRNMA acknowledged the overwhelming calls from the public, their patients, and, significantly, the intervention of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health.
They expressed gratitude to the Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee for stepping in to chart a constructive path forward.
“We assure all our members that this suspension does not mean we are letting down our guard. We will not rest on our oars until the Collective Agreement is fully implemented.”
The GRNMA concluded by extending thanks to the press for amplifying their concerns and urged the media to continue upholding professionalism to safeguard the public against misinformation and political misrepresentation.
The strike’s suspension comes as a major relief for the health sector, which had been under significant strain during the nearly two-week-long withdrawal of services.