The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed the completion of the government’s recruitment of 13,500 new nurses and midwives into the public sector.
He disclosed this on Tuesday at the 19th Biennial National Delegates’ Conference of the Ghana Registered Nurses’ and Midwives’ Association (GRNMA) in Tamale, describing the recruitment as a “major step” in efforts to secure the country’s health workforce.
According to him, 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.
He noted that newly engaged personnel who experienced salary delays would receive their payments by the end of the month.
He highlighted 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.
He said promotions for nurses and midwives have now been regularised, eliminating delays previously caused by limited vacancies.
Mr Akandoh urged 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.