Healthcare services across the country continue to face severe disruptions as the strike by members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) enters another day, leaving patients stranded and medical facilities overwhelmed.
In the Ashanti Region, major hospitals such as Manhyia, South Suntreso, and Kumasi South have experienced a significant slowdown in healthcare delivery. Essential departments, including family planning and specialized clinics at Manhyia Hospital, have shut down completely, with red bands tied at entrances signaling the ongoing industrial action.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Manhyia Government Hospital, Dr. Adu Boakye, voiced concerns over the strain the strike is placing on healthcare services. With nurses and midwives absent, hospital management has been forced to rely on house officers and doctors to care for the growing number of patients, but the situation remains difficult.
Meanwhile, in the Volta Region, physician assistants at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have stepped in to manage operations at the Outpatient Department (OPD), taking on responsibilities such as checking patients’ vitals.
Regional Chair of the GRNMA, Courage Kumah, has urged the government to prioritize the welfare of nurses and swiftly address their conditions of service to resolve the impasse. He also cautioned against unauthorized health personnel attending to patients, warning of potential risks to public health and safety.
As negotiations remain stalled, the impact of the strike continues to ripple across the country, prompting urgent calls for intervention to restore normal healthcare operations.
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Source: Channel1news
