The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has called on its members to withdraw all emergency services as part of its ongoing strike action. In addition, GRNMA has also withdrawn Out-Patient Department Services and outlined a roadmap for its industrial action.
The GRNMA has outlined the following roadmap for its planned industrial actions:
June 2-3, 2025: Nurses and midwives will wear red armbands and headbands in protest.
June 4-8, 2025: Withdrawal of outpatient department (OPD) services.
From June 9, 2025: Total withdrawal of all nursing and midwifery services nationwide.
The Association has called on all nurses and midwives to remain “focused, resolute and unperturbed” and to participate fully in the industrial action. GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori Ofori Ampofo, has urged members to follow the roadmap of actions diligently.
The Ministry of Health had appealed to the Association to rescind its decision to proceed with the industrial action and directed all heads of units to ensure continuous healthcare services. However, GRNMA has stated that members will not be intimidated by “divisive and false narratives” and has called on the Health Ministry to channel its energies towards getting approval of the Collective Agreement from the Ministry of Finance and implementing same.
The Association has called on Parliament to intervene in the matter to prevent a total shutdown of nursing and midwifery services by June 9, 2025. GRNMA has expressed gratitude to the nursing and midwifery fraternity for their solidarity and urged members to remain vigilant, united, and steadfast in their fight for the approval and implementation of their Collective Agreement.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
