The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) has given an ultimatum to the Ministry of Health regarding the unpaid allowances of its trainees.
The association expressed disappointment over the delayed disbursement of arrears owed to trainee nurses and midwives.
Despite assurances of financial clearance granted to the Controller and Accountant General, only a fraction of the long-overdue two-year arrears has been settled, according to the association’s statement.
“The apparent shortfall in the disbursed amount has left us in a state of shock and disbelief, particularly in light of the commitment made during our recent high-level discussions with prominent stakeholders, including the esteemed Minister of Health,” the statement noted.
The Ghana Nurse Midwife Trainees Association therefore noted that it “finds it necessary to issue an ultimatum to the Ministry of Health. By December 8, we insist that the remaining five months’ arrears be expeditiously settled. This ultimatum underscores the urgency of rectifying the apparent discrepancy and honouring the commitment made during our collaborative discussions.”
In July, the group had called on the government to address the critical issue of their unpaid allowances, which had been overdue for several months.
The prolonged delay had exacerbated the hardships faced by the trainees, who relied on these allowances for their education and well-being.