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GRNMA Leadership Apologises to Health Minister, Pledges Stronger Collaboration
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GRNMA Leadership Apologises to Health Minister, Pledges Stronger Collaboration

The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has rendered an unqualified apology to the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, for recent media attacks directed at him. The delegation, led by former President Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey, immediate past President Dr. Krobea Asante, current President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, and General Secretary Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, paid a courtesy call on the Minister to extend the apology and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between nurses and the government. Hon. Akandoh graciously accepted the apology and urged the Association to prioritize dialogue and constructive engagement. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building strong partnerships with healthcare professionals as part of eff...
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GJA gives GRNMA Gen. Secretary five-day ultimatum to retract threats against journalists
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GJA gives GRNMA Gen. Secretary five-day ultimatum to retract threats against journalists

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a five-day ultimatum to Dr David Tenkorang-Twum, the General Secretary, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), to retract and apologise a threat he allegedly made against journalists early this year. Dr Tenkorang-Twum is said to have made the threats in June, this year, during the GRNMA nationwide strike. Addressing a news conference in Accra, on Friday, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, described those statements as "utterly irresponsible,” and “disturbing.” “This is not a mere slip of tongue; it is a blatant threat of violence against journalists in Ghana,” he said. “The GJA finds these remarks utterly irresponsible, deeply disturbing, and unbefitting of a leader of a professional health ass...
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Police Hospital overwhelmed amid nationwide nurses’ strike
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Police Hospital overwhelmed amid nationwide nurses’ strike

The Ghana Police Hospital is under intense pressure following the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which began on June 4, 2025. A visit observed hundreds of patients waiting for medical care at the Out-Patients Department (OPD), Emergency Unit, and Labour Ward. All beds were occupied, with some patients receiving treatment in chairs. Medical staff have extended their working hours from 0700 to 1500 hours to 0700 to 2000 hours to cope with rising patient numbers. COP Samuel Otu-Nyarko, Medical Director, told GNA that daily patient attendance has surged from 200 to over 500, overwhelming staff. However, he said emergency measures are in place, including recalling staff on leave and extending work shifts. "We have put some incen...
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Parliamentary Chaos: Minority MPs clash with First Deputy Speaker over GRNMA strike statement
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Parliamentary Chaos: Minority MPs clash with First Deputy Speaker over GRNMA strike statement

Tensions ran high in Ghana's Parliament on Tuesday, as proceedings descended into chaos following an argument between the Minority and the First Deputy Speaker, Mr Bernard Ahiafor over a statement on the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). Ranking Member of the Health Committee, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, insisted on addressing the House on the nurses' industrial action, despite Mr Ahiafor's refusal to admit the statement. The situation escalated when the First Deputy Speaker ordered the Marshal to remove Dr. Afriyie from the chamber, triggering uproar among Minority Members of Parliament. However, this stance didn't deter Dr. Ayew Afriyie and the Minority MPs, who protested vehemently. The chaos forced the Speaker to adjourn proceedings Wedne...
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