The National Labour Commission has declared the ongoing industrial action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives' Association (GRNMA) illegal, following the association's failure to comply with procedural requirements under the Labour Act.
The ongoing strike by nurses in public hospitals across Ghana continues to severely impact healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and medical services disrupted.
In many health facilities, nurses have abandoned posts, leaving patients stranded.The Ministry of Health has responded by issuing a series of emergency directives aimed at maintaining essential healthcare services while the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) proceeds with its industrial action.
According to a press release by the NLC, it received a Notice of Industrial Action from the GRNMA on May 29, 2025.
