The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has given assurances to the remaining group of unpaid nurses that their outstanding salaries will be settled soon.
In a statement, he expressed concern for the affected staff, noting that “no worker should be engaged without valid financial clearance,” and explained that the lack of clearance was the major reason for the delays.
According to him, the Ministry of Health received approval in August 2024 to recruit about 13,500 nurses. Still, that clearance expired in December of the same year, leaving many newly posted nurses without salary allocations.
“Instead of asking them to stay home, the current government allowed the nurses to continue working while provisions were made for their payment,” the statement read.
So far, salaries for over 7,000 nurses have been processed, while about 6,500 are still awaiting payment. The Minister said the Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Finance to fully resolve the matter.
He also pointed out that similar delays had previously affected pharmacists who started their housemanship in 2023, and some medical house officers who began postings in 2024. Both groups, he said, have now been paid.
Rotation nurses and allied health interns who started service in 2024 but did not receive allowances have also been assured that their issues are under review.
“Government is adopting every pragmatic approach to deal with challenges of this nature in the health sector,” Mr. Akandoh emphasised, adding that the welfare of health workers remains a top priority as part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system.
Source: Adomonline
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