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The government has completed the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced on Wednesday, November 19, marking a major step in stabilising the country’s health workforce.
Speaking at the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) 19th Biennial Conference in Tamale, Minister Akandoh assured that all newly recruited personnel who experienced salary delays will receive their payments by the end of the month.
He noted that the recruitment forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, particularly under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares programmes, emphasising that nurses and midwives remain central to the success of these initiatives.
“In 2025, the Mahama administration successfully concluded the recruitment process initiated by the previous government by facilitating the enrolment 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.
Minister Akandoh further highlighted that the government has considered 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 Conditions of Service for implementation in the 2026 budget. This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to continuity, fairness, and the welfare of nurses and midwives,” he stated.
The Health Minister 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 are essential to advancing quality healthcare across the country.
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