Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the government has completed the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, marking a major step in efforts to stabilise the country’s health workforce.
He disclosed that all newly engaged personnel who experienced salary delays will receive their payments 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, the Health Minister said the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, especially under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares programmes, noting that nurses and midwives remain central to the success of these reforms.
“In 2025, the Mahama administration successfully concluded the recruitment process initiated by the previous government by facilitating the enrollment of 13,500 nurses and midwives into the government’s payroll.”
“I am pleased to announce that by the end of this month, all individuals whose salary processes experienced a delay will receive their first payment”, he said.
Mr Akandoh also highlighted the government’s consideration of the negotiated Conditions of Service for inclusion in the 2026 Budget, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to improving the welfare of health workers.
“The government has strongly considered the negotiated condition of services for the implementation in the 2026 budget. This is a clear demonstration of government commitment to continuity, fairness and the welfare of nurses and midwives,” he stated.
He called for continuous collaboration between the Ministry, labour institutions, and the GRNMA to address deployment, specialist training, and overall workforce stability, stressing that strong partnerships remain essential to advancing quality healthcare across the country.
