Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for Nurses and Midwives
The Government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited in the 2024/2025 employment year.
In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, the Ministry of Health announced that it has successfully concluded negotiations with the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the settlement of the arrears.
According to the statement, approval has been granted for the arrears to be paid in four instalments spanning April to July 2026.
Approved Payment Schedule
• April: Two (2) months
• May: Three (3) months
• June: Three (3) months
• July: Three (3) months
The Ministry explained that the structured payment arrangement reflects Government’s firm commitment to clearing all outstanding obligations in a timely, responsible, and sustainabl...