The Private Universities Founders Association of Ghana (PUFA-Ghana) has expressed deep appreciation to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) for suspending its recent nationwide strike.

PUFA-Ghana describes the decision as a mark of maturity and dedication to dialogue.

In a statement signed by President of PUFA-Ghana and Chancellor of Wisconsin International University College, Dr Paul Fynn, GRNMA's action reflects their commitment to peaceful engagement and the well-being of the Ghanaian public.

“We fully appreciate the conditions of service challenges faced by members of the GRNMA and wish to express our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the strike,” the statement read.

PUFA-Ghana also extended gratitude to the government and other stakeholders, including the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, for engaging with GRNMA leadership to resolve the issue.

It emphasized that while grievances are valid, no strike action should ever cost a Ghanaian life, especially when critical services like maternal and emergency care are at stake.

The association, which describes itself as non-partisan and development-driven, called for a range of long term interventions to prevent future strikes in the health sector.

Among the key recommendations are that;

There should be a constant Health Sector Consultative forum between the Ministry of Health, Union leaders and healthcare administrators to pre-emptively address 3grievances early before they becomeaggravated.

PUFA appeals to the Government to consider publicly declaring a stay in the court processes concerning the strike, in recognition of the bGRNMA suspension of the strike and as a sign of goodwill.

Predictable and timely processes and procedures for salary negotiations, working condition reviews and other urgent matters inconsultation with the Ministry of Finance, the Accountant General's Department and labour.

Strengthen the health workers' welfare programs to attract and retain health workers and volunteers, if any.

To strengthen the oversight bodies to monitor the implementation of agreed arrangements and to foster stakeholder engagement andaccountability.

Develop and implement appropriate incentives for private sector participation in health care delivery, subject to proper checks and balances.

PUFA-Ghana pledged its readiness to support the development of these interventions with professional input and reiterated its commitment to working with the government, health sector unions, and other stakeholders in safeguarding public health.

Read full statement below:

PUFA-GHANA Press Release on Suspension of Strike By GRNMA-16.06.25 2Download