By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for GhanaianNewsCanada
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that nearly 15,000 health professionals, including rotation nurses, midwives, and medical and dental house officers, will now receive their salaries and allowances following financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
According to Tony Goodman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, the move follows “sustained engagements between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to ensure that newly trained health professionals are duly supported as they undertake their mandatory service and professional training.”
The approval includes Registered General Nurses, Registered Midwives, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Registered Community Health Nurses, and Registered Public Health Nurses who started their rotations last year and are expected to complete them this year.
In addition, 637 Medical and Dental House Officers, all graduates who passed the Medical and Dental Council examinations and were inducted on 12th November 2025, will now be paid without further delays.
The Ministry emphasized that this clearance will not only settle backlogs from previous years but also establish a new system ensuring monthly payment of allowances for all health professional cadres, including nurses, pharmacists, and allied health workers. This replaces the earlier practice of paying accumulated allowances at the end of service.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to supporting health workers, promising ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to ensure health professionals are fully empowered to provide quality healthcare services across the country.
Commentary:
This announcement is a significant step toward recognizing the value of Ghana’s health workforce. Timely payments are essential not only for the welfare of nurses, midwives, and house officers but also for sustaining morale and ensuring that patient care does not suffer. Consistent monthly allowances could transform the experience of health workers on the frontline and strengthen the healthcare system nationwide.
