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Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association

Also known as: GRNMA

Professional association representing nurses and midwives in Ghana; has called for bail for detained nursing officer Salomey Baffoe and advocated for KATH CEO reinstatement in 2026.

2026-05-042026-10-28
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  1. June 2026

  2. Mahama criticises assemblies for issuing building permits on waterways

    1. Joy Online

      The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has painted a stark picture of conditions at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). …

      The machines never sleep – GRNMA reveals crushing pressure at KATH

    2. Joy Online

      The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jones Afriyie-Anto, says government assurances that steps are being taken to reverse the suspension of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) CEO played a key role in the association …

      Suspend the suspension – Nurses say government moving to reinstate KATH CEO

    3. Joy Online

      The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Ashanti Region has defended the actions taken by management and staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) during the recent bed shortage crisis. …

      Clinical decisions don’t come from CEO alone – GRNMA pushes back on KATH sanctions

    4. Joy Online

      The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has defended the actions taken by management and health professionals at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). …

      Nobody should be punished – GRNMA defends KATH CEO over bed crisis

    5. Joy Online

      The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jones Afriyie-Anto, says nurses decided to suspend their industrial action after receiving assurances from key stakeholders, including the Asantehene and the Board of the Komfo Anokye T …

      The assurances were good – Ashanti Regional Chair of GRNMA on suspended industrial action

  3. The Chronicle

    … Appreciation was further extended to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana (EmSOG), Orthopaedic Association of Ghana (OAG), Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU), Komfo Anokye Certified Registered Association (KACRA), Gh …

    KATH Doctors Suspend Strike; Spotlight Returns To Congestion Crisis

  4. Joy Online

    … In addition, the association acknowledged the solidarity shown by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana (EmSOG), the Orthopaedic Association of Ghana (OAG), the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU), the Komfo Anokye …

    KATH doctors suspend strike after Asantehene’s intervention

  5. Joy Online

    … The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at KATH also issued a notice of industrial action on Saturday, warning that nurses and midwives would join the strike effective 0800 hours on June 7, 2026, if the Health Minister’s directive was not reversed. …

    KATH strike: Ashanti Regional Minister assures public of imminent resolution

  6. Joy Online

    … Meanwhile, Second Vice President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Daniel Attah-Tuffour, encouraged newly graduated nurses and midwives to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and skills-based ventures after completing their national service. …

    Violence against nurses threatens healthcare delivery — GNMTA raises alarm after Tema assault

  7. The Chronicle

    … It is instructive to note that the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has also threatened to embark on industrial action in solidarity with KADA, warning that its members could abandon the wards today, one of the busiest working days at KATH. …

    Editorial: KATH Crisis Requires Cool Heads And Urgent Action
Society

Ghana nurses back government decision to reduce training admissions

The News

The General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has endorsed the government's decision to reduce admissions into nursing and midwifery training institutions, citing concerns that the country has been training more health professionals than the health sector can absorb. He argued that nursing requires adequate resources and qualified instructors, and that training numbers should be based on the sector's capacity and Ghana's healthcare needs.

8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Ghana nurses back government decision to reduce training admissions

    The General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has endorsed the government's decision to reduce admissions into nursing and midwifery training institutions, citing concerns that the country has been training more health professionals than the health sector can absorb. He argued that nursing requires adequate resources and qualified instructors, and that training numbers should be based on the sector's capacity and Ghana's healthcare needs.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Women protest for release of detained nurse Salomey Baffoe

    Women across Ghana held a demonstration called "Women's Voices Matter" at AMA Park and EOCO to demand the immediate release of Salomey Baffoe, whom they say has been detained by the government with her family unaware of her whereabouts. The protesters gave President Mahama 24 hours to secure her release, with a convener arguing that the evidence linking her to an anonymous TikToker is insufficient and that remand is being misused as a punitive measure.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 25 September

  1. NPP women's organiser demands bail for detained nursing officer

    The Eastern Regional Women's Organiser of the NPP is calling on the Attorney-General and Police to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" case and was remanded on a charge of abetment after a High Court bail application was rejected.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. GRNMA calls for bail for detained nurse in Ghana Jollof case

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP flagbearer demands release of remanded nurse over TikTok account

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the immediate release of senior nurse Salomey Awity Baffoe, who has been remanded in custody over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bawumia expressed concern that the arrest raised questions about free speech protection in Ghana and cautioned against using intelligence agencies to pursue citizens over speech considered offensive to public officials.

    18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 17 September

  1. NPP politician demands bail for nurse held over Ghana Jollof link

    Hawa Koomson, aspiring National Women's Organiser of the NPP, has called for the immediate release on bail of Madam Salomey Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse remanded in custody over alleged links to the anonymous social media account "Ghana Jollof." Koomson said Baffoe was picked from her home and detained beyond the 48-hour constitutional limit without her charge sheet being served on her defence before court.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Bawumia meets nurses, midwives ahead of 2028 election

    Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met the national executives of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in Accra, describing nurses and midwives as indispensable to Ghana's healthcare delivery. The GRNMA raised concerns including nursing education, infrastructure gaps, and the welfare and working conditions of health professionals.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. FWSC consults labour on transition to independent compensation body

    The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission held a two-day stakeholder engagement with Organised Labour to brief them on the establishment of the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) and solicit input for a draft bill. The IPEC Bill, when passed, will repeal Act 737 and address pay fragmentation, politicisation of salaries, and rising wage bill pressures in the public sector.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Labour backs IPEC proposal, demands role in pay reforms

    Organised labour has expressed support for the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) while calling for continuous involvement in establishing the new public sector compensation body. The FWSC held a stakeholder engagement to gather labour's views on the draft IPEC Bill, which will replace the existing Act 737 governing the FWSC and establish a new framework for determining public sector compensation.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Parents urged to actively participate in SHS placement process

    Kumasi Metro Director of Education David Oppong has urged parents and guardians to take an active role in the Senior High School placement and school selection process, noting that many parents leave the decision entirely to teachers and candidates, leading to frustration when students are placed in unfamiliar schools. The Ghana Education Service has revised the 2026 placement process to allow students to select schools after exam results are released rather than before, enabling better alignment between grades and school choice.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GRNMA calls for KATH CEO reinstatement amid facility pressure

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has highlighted critical equipment operating around the clock at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital due to relentless patient demand from Ghana and neighbouring countries. Following talks with government officials, the association suspended its planned strike and called for the reinstatement of suspended KATH Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, as well as urgent retooling of the facility to manage the pressure it faces.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nurses suspend strike after assurances on KATH CEO reinstatement

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association suspended its industrial action after government assured it was discussing the reversal of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo's suspension. The suspension had triggered widespread backlash from health professionals who attributed the hospital's challenges to systemic failures rather than individual administrative actions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GRNMA defends KATH management over bed shortage crisis sanctions

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in the Ashanti Region has defended the actions of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital management and staff during a recent bed shortage crisis, arguing that no one should be punished for following internationally accepted emergency procedures. The association suspended its industrial action after interventions from the Asantehene and the hospital's governing board, though it maintains that the CEO's suspension targeted the wrong person and failed to address systemic challenges.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. GRNMA defends KATH CEO over bed capacity crisis

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has defended management and health professionals at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, saying no one should be punished for the recent bed capacity crisis. Health workers suspended planned industrial action following interventions from the Asantehene and assurances from regional authorities.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. GRNMA suspends strike after stakeholder assurances on KATH crisis

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association says nurses suspended their industrial action after receiving assurances from the Asantehene, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Board, the Ashanti Regional Minister, and the Regional Coordinating Council. The strike had been triggered by the suspension of KATH's Chief Executive Officer amid bed shortages and congestion.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. KATH doctors suspend strike after Asantehene intervention

    The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association has suspended its industrial action following intervention by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and other stakeholders, allowing medical services to resume at the hospital. The association said it remains committed to resolving the issues that triggered the strike while prioritizing patient care and public health.

    9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. KATH doctors suspend strike following Asantehene intervention

    Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have suspended their industrial action following discussions involving the Asantehene, hospital board, and management. The association said it prioritized patient care and the broader public interest while remaining committed to resolving the issues that sparked the strike.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension; resolution nears

    Medical doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital launched an indefinite strike on June 6 after the Health Minister suspended the hospital's CEO. The Ashanti Regional Minister said stakeholders are engaged in active dialogue and expressed optimism that a resolution was within reach, with nurses and midwives also threatening to join the action.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Assault on nurse in Tema alarms nurses association

    The Ghana Nurses-Midwife Trainees Association has raised concern over a growing trend of physical assaults on nurses and midwives, warning that such incidents undermine healthcare delivery and discourage young people from the profession. The alarm follows an alleged assault of a nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a relative of a patient over enforcement of visiting hours policy.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KATH CEO suspended after A&E Centre temporary closure

    Ghana's health minister recommended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, following the temporary closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, which was reopened within 24 hours after measures to address severe congestion were implemented.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Health Ministry urges KATH staff to end strike during CEO probe

    The Ministry of Health has appealed to doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to return to work while investigations into the hospital's CEO's conduct continue. The strike, initiated by the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association after the CEO's suspension and joined by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, has prompted the Ministry to warn of potential disruption to healthcare delivery at the referral hospital.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KATH CEO suspended pending independent investigation into A&E closure

    The Ministry of Health has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks to allow an independent investigation into the closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit. The suspension follows the CEO's public announcement of the cessation of emergency admissions, which the Ministry says contradicted national directives requiring emergency care access.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. KATH nurses, midwives threaten strike over CEO suspension

    Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have threatened to join an ongoing industrial action over the Health Minister's two-week suspension of the hospital's CEO, arguing that the suspension does not address the hospital's underlying challenges of overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and resource constraints.

    7 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Nurses join KATH strike demanding CEO suspension reversal

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has joined the ongoing strike at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, demanding that the Health Minister reverse the two-week suspension of the hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo. The association argues that the suspension does not address the hospital's infrastructural deficits, congestion, and resource constraints.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. KATH nurses threaten to join doctors' strike unless CEO suspension reversed

    Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have threatened to join an ongoing doctors' strike from June 7 unless the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer is reversed, arguing the suspension will not address the hospital's structural and logistical challenges.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Police arrest suspect in midwife assault at Tema Polyclinic

    The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has arrested a suspect following an alleged unprovoked assault on a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a patient's relative during enforcement of visiting hours on June 2. The Regional Health Directorate and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association condemned the incident, with authorities pledging support for the staff member and warning that attacks on health workers will not be tolerated.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GRNMA demands national policy following assault on midwife in Tema

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has condemned the physical assault of a senior staff midwife by patient relatives at Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema, calling for urgent national measures and enhanced facility security to protect healthcare workers from workplace violence.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana faces severe midwife shortage, urgent strategy needed

    Ghana is experiencing a severe shortage of midwives, compounded by an estimated 3,000 nurses and midwives leaving annually for better conditions abroad. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association calls for a comprehensive national strategy addressing workforce distribution, working conditions, professional development, and rural-urban disparities.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. MP distances parliamentary health committee from chairman's resign remark

    Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has rejected comments by Parliamentary Health Committee Chairman Mark Kurt Nawaane suggesting that health workers unable to cope with the profession's demands should resign, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning they risk demoralising overstretched professionals. His statement follows an investigation into the death of Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer who died after being turned away by multiple hospitals in Accra due to claims of unavailable beds.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Charles Amissah death should spur healthcare system reforms

    The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association urges authorities to use the circumstances of Charles Amissah's death—reportedly after being rejected by three health facilities—as a catalyst for meaningful reforms in emergency healthcare delivery and increased investment in health workers.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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