The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has endorsed the newly introduced Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy, describing it as a critical step toward strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly at the community level.
At a durbar held in Sandema, the First Vice President of GRNMA, Samuel Alagkora Akolgo, urged both health workers and the public to support the initiative. However, he cautioned nurses and midwives against mismanaging medical supplies meant for the programme, stressing that any diversion of resources would not be tolerated.
While praising the government for rolling out the policy—launched by John Dramani Mahama—Mr Akolgo also raised concerns about the welfare of members, particularly the delay in the payment of rural incentives. He noted that such allowances are essential to motivating staff, especially as primary healthcare services are largely delivered in rural communities.
The durbar, themed “Strength in Unity: Advancing Nursing Through Unionism,” also highlighted broader systemic challenges. Health officials pointed to gaps in immunisation performance, staff attitudes, teamwork, and revenue mobilisation under the National Health Insurance Scheme, calling for improved professionalism alongside advocacy for better conditions of service.
The Municipal Chief Executive for the area, Solomon Ansoabyie Akogti, commended the association for its continued advocacy and reaffirmed the Assembly’s support, emphasising that a motivated and united nursing workforce is key to improving healthcare outcomes.
