Strike action not best weapon — Union

In a speech read on his behalf, the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, entreated nurses and midwives to renew their commitment to the values of their calling with compassion, professionalism, accountability, and selfless service.

The Volta Regional Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Faustina Asante, for her part, said the region had 1,868 registered nurses, 1,112 registered midwives, 1,655 enrolled nurses, and 969 community health nurses.

Challenges The Volta Regional President of UPNMG, Famous Agbenyefia, earlier said nurses and midwives still faced challenges of poor road networks, poor telecommunication coverage, and lack of access to clean water in some rural communities.