The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has confirmed that no nurse has been affected by the Chief of Staff’s directive canceling all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024.

GRNMA's Assistant Public Relations Officer, Philemon Agyapong, acknowledged that the announcement initially created anxiety among nurses. However, he noted that Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandah had since clarified the situation, easing concerns within the profession.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, February 24, 2025, Agyapong assured,  “No nurse has gone home as we speak.”

He explained that following the directive, GRNMA engaged with the Health Minister, who assured them that nurses who had completed the required recruitment process and secured financial clearance would not be affected.

The clarification comes after GRNMA had earlier urged the government to exempt newly employed nurses from the directive, warning of possible industrial action if they were impacted.

GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, stressed the importance of retaining new recruits, emphasizing that their contributions are vital to Ghana’s healthcare system.

Additionally, Agyapong disclosed that financial clearance for 15,200 nurses was secured in June 2024, paving the way for their deployment within the health sector.

“What I’m aware of is that the former administration gave financial clearance to 15,200 nurses, and we are expecting 15,200 nurses to be posted within that period — spanning from August 2024 to December 31, 2024,” he said.

He reaffirmed that the posted nurses are already at work and should not be sent home.