GRNMA MARKS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, CALLS FOR BETTER CONDITIONS FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has commemorated International Youth Day 2026 with the launch of the seventh edition of its National Youth Boot Camp in Accra.

The event brought together nurses, midwives, stakeholders and other young professionals to highlight issues affecting young people in the health sector and the need to create better opportunities for their professional development.

Speaking at the event, GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, highlighted the difficult working conditions faced by nurses and midwives, particularly those serving in rural and underserved communities. She called on government and employers to provide health facilities with the necessary equipment, logistics, beds, oxygen and other essential supplies to enable health workers to provide quality care.

She also appealed to government to provide the necessary financial clearance to employ unemployed nurses and midwives from the 2021 to 2024 batches. According to her, the move will help address unemployment among trained health professionals while strengthening the country's healthcare workforce.

The GRNMA President further called for greater investment in degree-level nursing and midwifery training to produce highly skilled professionals who can meet Ghana's healthcare needs and compete for opportunities internationally.

Special Guest of Honour, Hon. John Dumelo, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, pledged his commitment to supporting healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of nurses and midwives.

He called for stronger collaboration between healthcare professionals and stakeholders to identify and address challenges facing health workers. He also expressed concern about the difficult conditions under which some nurses and midwives work, particularly in underserved communities.

The GRNMA used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to empowering young nurses and midwives while advocating for improved working conditions, employment opportunities and a stronger healthcare system.

Story By : Rebecca Tetteh