More nurses and midwives are threatening to leave the profession should government fail to honour its obligations and promises to them.If the government doesn't keep its promises and commitments to them, more nurses and midwives are threatening to quit their jobs.

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The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association claims that its members are dissatisfied with the Covid-19 insurance packages not being paid to frontline health professionals.Therefore, the Association is doubting the government's dedication to their wellbeing.The insurance plan that the government guaranteed to all nurses and midwives who get the virus is the main problem.

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But as of right now, we haven't heard anything encouraging from our members.Speaking to JoyNews, the Association’s General Secretary David Tenkorang said such disappointments are a major push factor for the high attrition.“The motivation is low and now people are leaving and they continue to leave because there is no motivation to stay in Ghana. Whatever you are promised is not paid.

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“Most of our people had to take care of their own medical bills when they tested positive for Covid -19. And this is unacceptable,” he stated.Source:myjoyonline.com

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