Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that the Ministry of Health has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to enhance healthcare delivery nationwide.
The funds will focus on upgrading healthcare infrastructure, expanding the Free Primary Healthcare package, increasing support for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), recruiting more health professionals, and improving compensation, allowances, and welfare for workers.
Mr Akandoh emphasized the government’s commitment to ongoing dialogue with nurses and midwives to address working conditions, boost morale, and stem brain drain in the sector.
He made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf at the 6th Annual National Dinner and Awards Night of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Accra on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The Minister commended nurses and midwives as the backbone of Ghana’s healthcare system and disclosed that 13,500 nurses and midwives have been recruited to strengthen frontline services under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares initiatives. He assured that delayed salaries for new recruits would be cleared by year’s end.
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin praised the dedication of nurses and midwives, urging greater investment in modern facilities to make Ghana a healthcare hub.
Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea announced upcoming nationwide training in emergency care and basic life support, while calling for improved customer service at facilities.
GRNMA President Dr Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo highlighted the awards’ role in recognizing excellence, especially in rural areas.
Beatrice Sewor, a Senior Nursing Officer at St Joseph Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta, Volta Region, was named National Best Nurse/Midwife for 2025. Nana Gladys Kusi-Yeboah received the President’s Award for maternal health advocacy, with several others honored.
