The Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG), has accused the government of neglecting the financial welfare of nursing and midwifery students, leaving many struggling due to 19 months of unpaid allowances.

While three months of allowances were recently paid, the Union insists this does little to ease the financial crisis.

The UTNMG also criticized Vice President Dr.

Mahamudu Bawumia, disputing his claims of consistent allowance payments.