The Ministry of Health has confirmed that payment of three months’ outstanding arrears owed to the 2020 batch of nurses and midwives has been processed, bringing relief to thousands of health workers across the country.
In a statement issued on May 27, the Ministry updated the public and members of the nursing community on the implementation of the payment schedule previously announced by the Ministry of Finance.
According to the Ministry, the arrears scheduled for payment in May 2026 were processed as planned.
The development follows months of concerns and agitation among sections of nurses and midwives over delays in the payment of arrears linked to their recruitment and postings.
Despite the progress, the Ministry acknowledged that some affected workers had reported receiving less than the full amount expected under the three-month arrears arrangement.
The Ministry described the affected cases as isolated incidents and assured those impacted that measures were already underway to resolve the situation.
According to the statement, the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to address the issue and ensure that affected individuals receive their outstanding payments alongside their scheduled June salaries.
“The Ministry of Health is working closely with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to resolve the issue and to ensure that payments are made to these individuals, in addition to their June scheduled payments,” the statement said.
The Ministry also expressed appreciation to nurses and midwives across the country for their patience, dedication and continued service throughout the process.
Nurses and midwives remain central to Ghana’s healthcare delivery system and have, over the years, repeatedly raised concerns about salary delays, conditions of service and broader welfare issues.
The Ministry added that further updates on the payment process and other outstanding concerns would be communicated in due course.