Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government has made substantial progress in addressing the longstanding issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers across Ghana.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Monday, October 13, the Minister revealed that the Ministry of Health has successfully secured financial clearance for the payment of 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began their national service in early 2024.
In addition, Mr. Akandoh confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has also granted clearance for the payment of 13,500 nurses and midwives who were recruited and posted in late 2024. Originally set to expire by December 31, 2024, the clearance has now been renewed, paving the way for the settlement of all outstanding payments.
“Financial clearance secured for payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024. Financial clearance secured for 13,500 recruited and posted late last year [2024], with their financial clearance expiring by 31st December 2024,” the Minister stated.
Mr. Akandoh assured all affected personnel that the government remains committed to resolving salary arrears inherited from previous administrations and is actively working to strengthen payroll and administrative systems to prevent future delays.
“The Ministry is putting in place measures as part of a broader agenda to strengthen Ghana’s health system and ensure the welfare of its workforce,” he said.
He also called on health workers to remain calm and continue to serve with dedication, urging those with unresolved concerns to channel them through appropriate authorities for swift redress.
The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of healthcare professionals and interns who have faced financial uncertainty while serving in critical roles across the country.
