The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the successful recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, describing it as a major boost to Ghana’s health workforce. He added that all newly recruited personnel who experienced delays in receiving their salaries will be paid by the end of the month.
Speaking at the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) 19th Biennial Conference in Tamale on Wednesday, November 19, Mr. Akandoh said the recruitment forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, particularly under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares initiatives. He emphasised that nurses and midwives are central to the success of these programmes.
“In 2025, the Mahama administration successfully concluded the recruitment process initiated by the previous government, enrolling 13,500 nurses and midwives into the government payroll,” he stated.
“I am pleased to announce that by the end of this month, all individuals whose salary processes experienced delays will receive their first payment,” he added.
The Health Minister also highlighted that the government is considering the negotiated Conditions of Service for inclusion in the 2026 Budget, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to the welfare of health professionals.
“The government has strongly considered the negotiated Conditions of Service for implementation in the 2026 budget. This reflects our commitment to continuity, fairness, and the well-being of nurses and midwives,” he said.
Mr. Akandoh further stressed the importance of sustained collaboration between the Ministry, labour institutions, and the GRNMA to address issues such as deployment, specialist training, and workforce stability—partnerships he said are key to improving healthcare delivery nationwide.