The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana has decided to halt the implementation of the newly approved fees for nurses until they undergo a thorough review process.
This decision comes in response to the outcry from the Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association, which had announced its intention to go on strike in protest of the significant increase in the nursing verification fee, raised from GH¢500 to GH¢3,000 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
However, they later rescinded their planned protest following discussions with the Health Ministry.
The decision to suspend the implementation of the new fees was reached during a meeting convened on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, by the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The Council, mentioned that its decision was taken after discussions with relevant stakeholders about their concerns, and it will return to the previous fee structure.
“At its meeting held on March 26, 2024, the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council took a decision to halt the implementation of the newly approved fees and charges pending its review.
“This decision follows discussions with relevant stakeholders, regarding their concerns. In the meantime, the Council will revert to the previous fee structure.”
STORY BY ; PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
