The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that the government is making notable strides in addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries and allowances for health workers across the country.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, October 13, Mr. Akandoh revealed that the Ministry of Health has successfully secured financial clearance to facilitate the payment of 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began their national service in early 2024.

In addition, the Minister disclosed that the Finance Ministry has also granted clearance for 13,500 nurses and midwives recruited and posted in late 2024. Their initial clearance, which was set to expire on December 31, 2024, has now been renewed, ensuring that full payments will be made.

“Financial clearance secured for payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024. Financial clearance secured for 13,500 recruited and posted late last year [2024], with their financial clearance expiring by 31st December 2024,” he stated.

Mr. Akandoh reiterated the government's commitment to addressing the backlog of salary arrears inherited from previous administrations. He assured affected personnel that efforts are ongoing to ensure that such issues are resolved and that systems are strengthened to prevent future delays.

“The Ministry is putting in place measures as part of a broader agenda to strengthen Ghana’s health system and ensure the welfare of its workforce,” he stated.