The government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited in the 2024/2025 intake, the Ministry of Health has announced.
In a press release issued on February 26, 2026, and signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry said it had successfully concluded negotiations regarding the delayed payments.
“The Ministry of Health has successfully concluded negotiations regarding the payment of salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives posted in the 2024/2025 recruitment year,” the statement said.
According to the release, the breakthrough followed extensive engagements with the Ministry of Finance, which has now granted approval for the arrears to be settled in four instalments between April and July.
“Following extensive engagements with the Ministry of Finance, approval has been granted for the outstanding arrears to be paid in four (4) instalments from April through July,” it noted.
The approved payment schedule will see two months of arrears paid in April, followed by three months each in May, June and July, as government moves to clear the backlog in a phased manner.
The Ministry described the arrangement as a deliberate and structured approach aimed at balancing fiscal responsibility with the welfare of frontline health professionals.
“This structured payment arrangement underscores Government’s firm commitment to clearing all outstanding obligations in a timely, responsible, and sustainable manner,” the statement emphasised.
The Ministry also commended the affected nurses and midwives for their continued dedication to duty despite the delay in receiving their salaries.
“The Ministry of Health commends the nurses and midwives for their patience, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to service delivery despite the delays experienced,” it said.
In addition, appreciation was extended to the Ministry of Finance for what was described as its prompt attention to the matter.
“The Ministry also expresses sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for the priority attention and urgency given to this matter,” the statement added.
The release reaffirmed government’s broader commitment to the welfare of health workers across the country, stating that “Government remains steadfast in its commitment to the welfare, motivation, and well-being of all health workers across the country.”
The announcement is expected to bring relief to hundreds of newly posted nurses and midwives who have faced months of uncertainty over unpaid salaries, even as they continued to provide essential healthcare services nationwide.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh
