Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has assured the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives that their outstanding salary arrears will be addressed in the next budget presentation.
His assurance comes after members of the coalition staged a protest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, demanding payment of nine to ten months’ arrears owed to about 7,000 nurses and midwives.
The demonstrators marched from the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health, where they submitted petitions.
Receiving the petition, Mr. Ampem acknowledged the challenges and reaffirmed government’s commitment.
“Your issue is being addressed. In the next month or so, when the Finance Minister presents the budget, the matter of unpaid health workers, including doctors and nurses, will be considered. You are going to receive your salary,” he assured.
He also expressed gratitude to the nurses and midwives for their service and apologised for the delays.
Meanwhile, Convenor of the coalition, Stephen Kwadwo Takyiah, described the situation as unfair and unsustainable, warning that the prolonged non-payment is demoralising health workers and undermining healthcare delivery nationwide.
Source: AdomOnline
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