The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana has halted the implementation of recently approved fees for nurses, pending a review of the charges.This decision comes after the Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association threatened to strike over the Council's significant increase in the nursing verification fee, raising it from GH¢500 to GH¢3,000.Following discussions with the Health Ministry, the association withdrew their planned protest.

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council's decision to suspend the new fees was reached during a meeting of its 15th Governing Board on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.The Council stated that its decision was made after engaging with relevant stakeholders regarding their concerns, and it will revert to the previous fee structure.

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“At its meeting held on March 26, 2024, the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council took a decision to halt the implementation of the newly approved fees and charges pending its review.“This decision follows discussions with relevant stakeholders, regarding their concerns. In the meantime, the Council will revert to the previous fee structure.”<img src="

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