Gov’t approves payment of salary arrears for 2024/2025 recruited nurses and midwives

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has officially approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to Nurses and Midwives who were posted during the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise.

The approval follows the conclusion of successful negotiations initiated by the Ministry of Health. In a statement released today, the Ministry detailed a structured payment plan designed to clear the debts in a sustainable manner.

According to the approved schedule, the arrears will be disbursed in four (4) monthly instalments, beginning in April 2025 and concluding in July 2025.

Approved Payment Schedule:

· April: Two (2) months’ salary arrears
· May: Three (3) months’ salary arrears
· June: Three (3) months’ salary arrears
· July: Three (3) months’ salary arrears

“The Ministry of Health has successfully concluded negotiations regarding the payment of salary arrears owed to Nurses and Midwives posted in the 2024/2025 recruitment year,” the statement read. “Following extensive engagement with the Ministry of Finance, approval has been granted for the outstanding arrears to be paid in four instalments from April through July.”

The Ministry emphasized that this phased approach underscores the government’s dedication to fulfilling its financial obligations to health workers responsibly. “This structured payment arrangement underscores Government’s firm commitment to clearing all outstanding obligations in a timely, responsible, and sustainable manner,” the statement added.

In its communication, the Ministry of Health extended its gratitude to the nurses and midwives for their patience and continued dedication to healthcare delivery amid the delays. The nurses were commended for their “patience, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to service.”

The Ministry also acknowledged the collaborative effort with the Ministry of Finance, expressing appreciation for the priority and urgency given to resolving the matter.

“Government remains steadfast in its commitment to the welfare, motivation, and well-being of all health workers across the country,” the statement concluded.