Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives commend health minister over swift intervention surrounding non-payment of salaries

President of the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives, Stephen Takyiah, has expressed profound appreciation to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, and his management team for their swift intervention in addressing concerns surrounding the non-payment of salaries owed to members of the coalition.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Takyiah acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Health in responding to the concerns raised by the affected nurses and midwives.

He described the response as a positive step towards resolving the challenges faced by members who have been working without receiving their expected remuneration.

He further assured the Minister and the general public that the coalition remains committed to the delivery of quality healthcare.

According to him, following meaningful steps towards resolving the salary concerns, the coalition would not only consider bringing its activities to an end but would also channel its efforts towards ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Mr. Takyiah emphasized the importance of putting patients at the centre of healthcare delivery, stressing that nurses and midwives have a critical role to play in improving the quality of healthcare services across the country.

In response, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, thanked the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives for its commitment, patience and willingness to engage with the Ministry in finding solutions to the concerns raised.

The Minister urged the affected nurses and midwives to remain dedicated to their professional responsibilities and to work wholeheartedly for the benefit of patients and the wider Ghanaian society.

He emphasized that healthcare workers remain an essential part of Ghana’s healthcare system and encouraged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, compassion and commitment in the discharge of their duties.

The development is being seen as an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the Ministry of Health and healthcare workers, while ensuring that concerns affecting frontline health professionals are addressed without compromising patient care.

The Coalition’s commitment to returning its full attention to patient care also signals a renewed focus on the shared responsibility of healthcare workers and government to improve healthcare delivery across Ghana.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith