The government has secured financial clearance to pay thousands of nurses, midwives, and health interns who have gone months without receiving salaries or allowances.

Speaking to reporters in Accra on Monday, October 13, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh confirmed that financial clearance has been granted for the payment of 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began their national service in early 2024.

But the announcement didn’t stop there.

Mr. Akandoh also revealed that clearance has been approved for an additional 13,500 nurses and midwives who were recruited and posted in late 2024. Their payment authorization, initially set to expire on December 31, has now been renewed, ensuring they will receive what they are owed.

“Financial clearance secured for payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns… Financial clearance secured for 13,500 recruited and posted late last year,” Akandoh said, offering a rare glimmer of good news in what has been a challenging year for Ghana’s health workforce.

The Health Minister acknowledged the frustration among affected staff, many of whom have been working without pay for months, and pledged that the government is actively addressing the backlog of inherited salary arrears.

“This is part of a broader agenda to strengthen Ghana’s health system and ensure the welfare of its workforce,” he added.

Mr. Akandoh urged all health personnel to remain calm and continue their service, while encouraging those with unresolved payment issues to report them to the appropriate authorities for quick resolution.

The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns about the sustainability of Ghana’s public health infrastructure, as healthcare workers continue to raise alarms over pay delays, limited resources, and systemic challenges.

Source:TheDotNews