Tema Central MP urges Govt to meet striking nurses halfway

Tema Central Member of Parliament, Charles Forson, has made an appeal. He urged the Mahama-led administration to act quickly. The goal is to address the grievances of striking nurses and midwives. He called for a compromise on their working conditions.

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is still on strike. This is despite an injunction from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to stop it. The association claims they have not received any official communication. They maintain that their strike continues.

In an interview with Charles Owusu Kumi on Channel One Newsroom, Forson emphasized urgency. He warned that resolving this issue is crucial for healthcare delivery. "Human life is important," he stated. He believes the government should implement agreed-upon conditions of service.

Forson suggested that the government should meet the nurses halfway. This would encourage them to return to work in hospitals. He cautioned that inaction could lead to serious consequences for the nation.

He noted that the effects of the strike are already visible in his constituency. "It’s having a severe toll on us," he said, highlighting local concerns about healthcare access.