Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government is set to clear all outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives by November.
Speaking at a press conference amid rising tensions with nurses’ unions, Minister Akandoh stated that the Ministry of Finance has received Cabinet approval to release the necessary funds for these payments.
According to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, approximately 7,000 nurses are presently receiving payments, while 3,000 are on the payroll but receive their dues. Additionally, a further 3,500 are in the processing stage.
This brings the total number of affected healthcare workers to 13,500. Minister Akandoh noted that Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Finance to initiate payments immediately, with disbursements slated to commence in November.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasised that Cabinet has approved the immediate payment of salary arrears to affected health workers, with disbursements set to start in November.
“As I speak to you now, about 6,500, that will add up to the 7,000 already being paid, making 13,500; that’s a lot… The Cabinet has approved that with immediate effect. Starting from November, the Minister for Finance must pay them. And I have in my hand the letter to that effect,” he stated.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Bernard K Dadzie
