Koforidua: The ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has disrupted healthcare delivery in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, with varying degrees of impact across hospitals. While the regional hospital has maintained limited services to critical cases, other facilities continue full operations with support from student nurses providing services.
According to Ghana News Agency, a general observation at four hospitals revealed these contrasting situations. At the Eastern Regional Hospital, only emergency cases were being attended to while outpatient services saw some drop in patient numbers. In-patients, however, continued to receive care, and pharmacy services remained available.
The Koforidua Polyclinic reported a deserted Outpatient Department, leaving patients without immediate medical attention, moving to the other facilities where services are being provided. In contrast, St. Joseph Hospital and SDA Hospital maintained operations, with nurses actively attending to patients, assisted by All Nations University student nurses. These hospitals recorded high patient attendance despite the ongoing strike.
The GRNMA declared industrial action on June 2, 2025, citing delays in the implementation of the 2024 collective agreement, including salary adjustments, unpaid allowances, and poor working conditions. Ms. Faustina Adambah, a patient at St. Joseph Hospital, expressed satisfaction with the care provided and called on the government to expedite negotiations to resolve the matter and restore full healthcare services.
