The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana is set to go on indefinite strike effective Monday, June 2, over government’s failure to pay their outstanding allowances.
The group had earlier warned the government demanding immediate action over the prolonged delay in the disbursement of their allowances.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, May 14, the National President, Mr Ebenezer Boateng, voiced frustration over what he described as “systematic neglect” by the Ministry of Health, which has left hundreds of rotational health workers uncompensated for nearly a year.
“We’ve been diligently working since May 2024 – almost a full year – without receiving financial clearance, thereby depriving us of our rightful allowances,” Mr Boateng stated.
“These repeated delays reflect a broader pattern of neglect that has persisted for over four years, with little to no meaningful intervention from the Ministry of Health.”
Mr Boateng revealed that the ongoing financial hardship has taken a grave toll on members of the association.
Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Boateng confirmed the strike, saying, “The minister has not communicated officially to us, which is very sad. This is because they see us now as insignificant in the health sector, in the ministry, as well as to the public,” he lamented.
“On June 2, we are going on a nationwide strike. We do not want to hear any story from them. This has been a consistent problem for about 5 years now. All they give is an assurance, we don’t need that now,” he stated.
The Association has called on all its members to comply with the strike directive, stating that it is the only way to demand accountability and compel the government to fulfill its financial obligations.
