The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a formal apology to the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, following offensive comments made by one of its executives during a radio interview.
Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, General Secretary of the GRNMA, made the remarks during an interview.
The comments, described as derogatory and inappropriate, prompted swift action from the association’s top leadership.
In a statement released on September 3, 2025, Deputy Director and Spokesperson for the Health Ministry, Tony Goodman, confirmed that the GRNMA delegation met with the Minister to express their regret personally.
The delegation included former President Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey, immediate past President Dr. Krobea Asante, current President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, and Dr. Tenkorang-Twum himself.
Minister Akandoh accepted the apology and urged the association to engage in respectful dialogue and collaboration going forward.
“We can only build a stronger health sector when we talk to each other, not about each other,” he stated.
The meeting also addressed key issues affecting nurses and midwives across the country.
The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to improving conditions within the health sector, highlighting recent achievements such as the integration of 13,500 nurses into the government payroll, the establishment of the Ghana Medical Training Fund (GMTF), and efforts to settle outstanding claims under the National Health Insurance Scheme.
He also assured the GRNMA of government support in implementing the new collective bargaining agreement aimed at improving the welfare of health professionals.
The Minister called on all stakeholders to stay engaged and trust the government’s efforts to enhance healthcare delivery nationwide.
