Health

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government is actively working to acquire COVID-19 vaccines locally in response to a recent increase in cases and the possibility of a future resurgence. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Akandoh confirmed a spike in COVID-19 infections, predominantly traced to the University of Ghana campus and largely driven by the Omicron …

By Mensah Maxwell The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has extended his sincere appreciation to four professional nursing and midwifery associations for their commitment to providing essential health services despite the ongoing strike declared by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). This was cited by ADOA news on the official Ministry of Health Ghana X (formerly …

By Mensah Maxwell In a groundbreaking move, the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH) is set to introduce an educational welfare scheme to support its members. This innovative initiative aims to provide financial assistance to midwives pursuing further education and professional development. In an interview with Mensah Maxwell last week, President of NARM-GH, Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah said the …

By: Mensah Maxwell In a clarion call to midwives across Ghana, the President of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah, has urged midwives to come together and form one united union. Speaking in an interview with ADOA news’ Mensah Maxwell, Mrs. Atiah emphasized the importance of unity among midwives, stating that a single, strong …

By: Mensah Maxwell The President of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah, has sparked a heated debate in the healthcare sector by asserting that it is unfair to pay nurses and midwives the same salary. She said this during an interview with Mensah Maxwell last Thursday. According to Mrs. Atiah, midwives play a unique …

By: Mensah Maxwell The President of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah has made a heartfelt appeal to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to consider the plight of pregnant women amidst their ongoing strike. The NARM-GH President’s plea comes as the GRNMA’s industrial action has left many pregnant women without access …

The Vice President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Samuel Alagkora Akologo, has urged the public to hold the government responsible for any potential loss of life during the ongoing nationwide strike by nurses and midwives. His comments come in the aftermath of a high-level emergency meeting held on Monday, 9 June, between GRNMA executives, the Ministry …

Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has expressed the committee’s readiness to step in and help resolve the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) if current negotiations do not lead to a resolution. In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, June 9, Dr. Nawaane underscored the essential role nurses play …

The President for the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah has accused the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) of intimidation and harassment. This accusation comes amidst the ongoing strike by GRNMA members over their conditions of service agreement with the government. The President of NARM-GH in an interview with ADOA TV, Claimed the …

By: MENSAH MAXWELL The National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH) has joined the global midwifery community in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2025. This year’s theme, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlights the vital role midwives play in enabling health systems to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. In a press release issued on …