The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has expressed concern over a sharp rise in the number of bodies being brought to mortuaries nationwide, a situation they link to the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

The strike, which stems from a standoff with the government over delayed implementation of new conditions of service until 2026, has left many healthcare facilities understaffed. The GRNMA has rejected the proposal, insisting on immediate action.

Speaking to Citi News on Tuesday, June 10, MOWAG General Secretary, Richard Kofi Jordan described the situation as alarming and attributed the surge in deaths to the absence of nurses.
“Looking at the number of deaths compared to the past and now, the death toll has increased significantly, and it is not surprising because of the impact of the nurse’s absence.

“On average, where we are to record about 10 a day, we are recording about 20 to 25. This tells you that the absence of our nurses is becoming so severe,” he said.