The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has suspended its planned action of a nationwide strike in protest over the increment of verification fee for nurses and midwives from ¢550 to ¢3000.
The National Nurses and Midwifery Council earlier this month approved the increment of verification fees for nurses and midwives seeking licenses from the council from ¢550 to ¢3000 in a move intended to curb the exodus of nurses and midwives from the country.
The decision infuriated the registered nurses and midwives who threatened to among other things embark on a nationwide strike in protest against the increment.
However, the Nurses and Midwifery Council in a statement yesterday said it has halted the implementation of the fee increment pending review and consultation.
Following the Nursing and Midwifery Councill suspension of the fee increment, the Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has also suspended their decision to embark on strike.
Addressing the media, President of the Association, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo said it has also halted its actions in protest against the fee increment.
“In view of this decision by the NMC board, the National Council of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association at its sitting today, 27th May 2024 has equally decided to halt its roadmap of action in protest against the increased verification fees,” she said.
She noted that the association is engaging with stakeholders to ensure fair adjustment in the verification fees.
“We wish to assure all nurses and midwives that the leadership of the GRNMA will continue to engage and work with the interested parties to ensure that the new verification fee is fair and acceptable to the nursing and midwifery fraternity,” she added.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Samuel Nyigmabo/Evelyn Araba Aidoo
