Ghanaian Nurses Temporarily Halt Strike, Awaiting Key Meeting

Ghanaian Nurses Suspend Strike After Talks with Parliament Ghanaian nurses and midwives, members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), have temporarily suspended their strike action. The strike, which began on June 2nd, 2025, was suspended following a meeting between GRNMA leadership and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health on June 12th, 2025. The decision to suspend the strike is contingent upon the outcome of a follow-up meeting scheduled for June 26th, 2025. According to a GRNMA representative featured in a recent video, "Having monitored the misinformation and propaganda that have surrounded our strike action, the leadership of the association wishes to set some records straight." The representative detailed the GRNMA's demands, emphasizing their commitment to providing essential healthcare services while advocating for improved working conditions and the implementation of a collective bargaining agreement signed in May 2024. The temporary suspension of the strike is a positive development for the Ghanaian healthcare system and its citizens. The upcoming meeting will be crucial in determining a lasting resolution to the issues that led to the strike, ensuring the continued provision of essential healthcare services without disruption.