Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government has made substantial progress in addressing the issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers nationwide.
Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, Mr Akandoh announced that the Ministry of Health had secured financial clearance for the payment of 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began their national service in early 2024.
He further revealed that clearance has also been renewed for 13,500 nurses and midwives who were recruited and posted in late 2024, after the initial authorization was set to expire on December 31, 2024.
“Financial clearance has been secured for the payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024, as well as for the 13,500 health professionals recruited late last year,” he confirmed.
The Minister assured all affected personnel that the government remains committed to resolving inherited salary arrears and to strengthening administrative systems to avoid similar challenges in the future.
“The Ministry is implementing measures as part of a broader effort to strengthen Ghana’s health system and safeguard the welfare of its workforce,” he stated.
Mr Akandoh also urged health workers to remain calm and continue serving the public diligently, advising them to channel any outstanding concerns through the appropriate authorities for prompt attention.
Source: AdomOnline
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