The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has voiced strong disappointment over the sudden postponement of a crucial meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
In a press statement, the association condemned the decision as unilateral and disrespectful, claiming it was made without prior consultation.
GRNMA accused the committee of acting in bad faith, especially considering the high stakes involved in the implementation of a previously negotiated agreement.
The rescheduled meeting is now set for July 10, 2025, with the committee attributing the delay to the unavailability of “some key stakeholders who are currently unavoidably outside the jurisdiction.”
The GRNMA had suspended a strike on June 13, 2025, after reaching a tentative agreement with government representatives.
The now-delayed meeting was intended to finalize timelines and ensure concrete steps toward implementing that agreement.
In their latest communication, the GRNMA warned that further delays could reignite industrial action.
“We expect nothing less than a reciprocity of good faith,” the statement read.
The rescheduling may further delay implementation, but we have decided to give the committee the benefit of the doubt.”
The association laid out firm, non-negotiable deadlines:
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Four key items must be fully implemented by July 2025.
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Remaining items must be addressed by January 2026, with all timelines clearly documented and signed off during the upcoming July 10 meeting.
Leadership also took the opportunity to thank members for their patience and resilience throughout the negotiation process.
“We call on our dear nurses and midwives to remain steadfast and await further updates and any necessary actions that the National Council may deem appropriate,” the statement concluded.
The GRNMA’s firm stance signals growing frustration within the healthcare sector and raises pressure on government bodies to meet their commitments in order to avoid renewed disruptions in critical health services.
Read the press statement below:
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