Ministry of Health Secures Approval to Clear Salary Arrears for 2024/2025 Posted Nurses and Midwives
The Ministry of Health has announced that it has received formal approval to begin paying salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited and posted during the 2024/2025 recruitment cycle.
After weeks of intensive negotiations with the Ministry of Finance, government has agreed on a structured four-month instalment plan to fully settle the outstanding amounts. The payment schedule is as follows:
- April 2026 — Two months of arrears
- May 2026 — Three months of arrears
- June 2026 — Three months of arrears
- July 2026 — Remaining three months of arrears
This arrangement ensures all arrears are cleared in a phased, fiscally manageable manner while providing certainty and relief to the affected health workers who have continued to deliver essential services despite the delays.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Health commended the nurses and midwives for their patience, professionalism, and unwavering dedication throughout the period of uncertainty. The Ministry also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for prioritising and expediting the resolution.
“Government remains fully committed to improving the welfare, motivation, and working conditions of all health workers as part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and ensure quality care for every citizen,” the statement read.
The announcement brings welcome closure to a long-standing concern that had affected morale and financial stability among newly posted professionals in the nursing and midwifery cadre. Stakeholders in the health sector, including the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), have welcomed the development while urging timely adherence to the agreed schedule.
Payments are expected to begin in April 2026, with the Ministry of Health and Controller and Accountant-General’s Department coordinating to ensure smooth disbursement directly into the affected officers’ bank accounts.
The resolution is seen as a positive step in ongoing efforts to address legacy arrears, improve payroll efficiency, and retain critical frontline health workers amid broader workforce challenges, including migration pressures.
