Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has assured the Deputy Minister of Finance that their outstanding salary arrears will be captured in the next national budget.
The assurance comes after members of the coalition staged a protest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, demanding payment of nine to ten months’ arrears owed to about 7,000 nurses and midwives nationwide. The demonstrators marched from the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park to the Ministry of Finance and later to the Ministry of Health, where they submitted petitions.
Receiving the petition, Mr. Ampem reiterated government’s commitment to resolving the issue, describing it as part of broader legacy challenges inherited by the current administration.
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“The message I give them is what I’m giving to you: your issue is being addressed. In the next month, the Finance Minister will present the new budget in Parliament, and the matter of unpaid health workers — including nurses, midwives, and even some doctors — is receiving serious consideration. You are going to be paid,” he assured.
The Deputy Minister also apologised for the delays while expressing gratitude to health workers for their sacrifices.
“We appreciate the vital work you do for Ghana. I am particularly sorry for those who are unwell but still walked all the way here to present this petition. It will receive the urgent attention it deserves, and you’ll hear back from us,” he said.
Convenor of the coalition, Stephen Kwadwo Takyiah, however, expressed frustration, describing the situation as unfair and unsustainable. He warned that continued delays were demoralising frontline health workers and negatively affecting healthcare delivery across the country.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem