Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government has made significant progress in addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers across the country.
Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, 13 October, Akandoh revealed that the Ministry of Health has 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 disclosed that financial clearance had also been granted by the Ministry of Finance for an additional 13,500 nurses and midwives who were recruited and posted in late 2024. According to him, the clearance—originally set to expire on December 31, 2024—has been renewed to ensure that all affected health workers receive their due payments.
“Financial clearance has been secured for payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024. Financial clearance has also been secured for 13,500 recruited and posted late last year [2024], with their financial clearance expiring by 31st December 2024,” he stated.
The Health Minister emphasized that the government remains committed to resolving all inherited salary arrears and improving administrative systems to prevent future delays in salary processing.
“The Ministry is putting in place measures as part of a broader agenda to strengthen Ghana’s health system and ensure the welfare of its workforce,” Akandoh assured.
He urged all health workers to remain calm and continue to serve with dedication while directing any outstanding salary concerns through the appropriate channels for prompt attention.