The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has issued a stern warning, declaring their intention to escalate their industrial action if the government fails to address their grievances.
Expressing frustration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, the association cited the government's failure to provide financial clearance and permanent employment to over 75,000 graduate nurses and midwives as the primary cause of their discontent.
In an interview with Citi News, Mubarak Suale, the Vice President of the association, emphasized their determination to extend the strike beyond its current scope if their demands are not met. He stated, “We are not just interested in picketing or demonstrating, if we get the good news today that our financial clearance has gone through, we will rejoice and appreciate the intervention by the authorities. But if the silence continues as it has been for the past three years, we will prefer to rather be on the streets.”
Suale's remarks underscore the association's resolve to escalate their protest if the government continues to ignore their plight. The threat of expanding the strike to key regions like Kumasi and Accra highlights the seriousness of their demands and their commitment to achieving concrete outcomes.
The association's stance reflects the growing frustration among graduate nurses and midwives over the lack of employment opportunities and the government's perceived inaction in addressing their concerns. As tensions escalate, the government faces mounting pressure to respond effectively to prevent further disruption to healthcare services and address the underlying issues fueling the protest.
