Nurses and midwives begin strike in Upper East over delayed collective agreement, despite gov't assurance

Members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Upper East Region have begun an indefinite industrial action today, June 2, in protest over the government’s failure to implement their 2024 Collective Agreement.
The Association says the prolonged delay in enforcing the agreement not only affects the welfare of its members but also poses a serious threat to the quality of healthcare delivery across the country.
In an interview with Class 91.3 FM's Moses Apiah, the Upper East Regional Public Relations Officer of the GRNMA, Desmond Yaani, confirmed full compliance with the strike action across all 15 districts of the region.
“Today and tomorrow, our members are wearing red armbands and headbands in symbolic protest,” Mr. Yaani explained.
“From June 4 to 8, we will suspend all Out-Patient Department (OPD) services, and if there is no resolution by June 9, a full withdrawal of services will commence.”
Mr. Yaani also disclosed that a meeting held with government representatives last Friday failed to yield satisfactory outcomes, prompting the union to activate its strike plan.
The strike has already sparked concern among health stakeholders, with fears mounting over disruptions in access to care, especially in rural and underserved communities that rely heavily on public health facilities.
The GRNMA is urging the government to urgently address their demands to prevent a total breakdown of essential health services in the region and beyond.
Source: Classfmonline.com
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