The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has expressed concerns over the delay in the disbursement of allowances to trainee nurses and midwives.
Despite the government’s promise to pay these allowances, the GNMTA asserts that the payment schedule has not been fully adhered to.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, the Association acknowledged partial payments made to some of its members. First, second, and third-year trainees have received allowances for 5, 6, and 5 months respectively.
However, they noted that the 2022 batch, who were supposed to receive their arrears on May 23, along with the 2023 and other batches, have not yet received these payments.
The GNMTA highlighted that the 2017-2020, 2018-2021, 2019-2022, and 2020-2023 batches have yet to receive any portion of their allowances.
The Association described this situation as unacceptable and called for immediate attention.
The GNMTA further called on the Ministry of Health, the government, and all relevant authorities to act swiftly to resolve this matter.
They stressed the importance of disbursing the allowances without further delay to alleviate the financial strain and demoralisation among trainees who rely on these funds for their sustenance and academic needs.
The Association also urged all Ghanaians to amplify their concerns to ensure that this pressing issue receives the attention it deserves.
They emphasized that the future of Ghana’s healthcare system depends on the well-being and support of its trainees, and timely payment of allowances is a critical component of this support.
Read the full statement below:
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