Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, stated that the Ministry of Health has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year in order to improve healthcare delivery throughout the nation.
He stated that the funds would be utilised to hire more medical professionals, expand services under the Free Primary Healthcare package, enhance funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and upgrade healthcare infrastructure.
He went on to say that the budget also prioritises better pay, benefits, and welfare assistance for healthcare professionals.
Mr. Akandoh stated that the government was still dedicated to maintaining a relationship with nurses and midwives in order to enhance their working circumstances, raise their spirits, and stop the rising rate of brain drain in the medical field.
He said that in order to improve Ghana’s healthcare system and guarantee high-quality service delivery across the country, constant communication with medical professionals was essential.
At the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association’s (GRNMA) 6th Annual National Dinner and Awards Night in Accra on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Minister delivered these statements in a speech that was read on his behalf.
He described nurses and midwives as the foundation of the country’s health delivery framework and praised them for their enormous contributions to creating a robust and resilient healthcare system.
In an effort to bolster the health staff, especially at the front lines, Mr. Akandoh revealed that the Ministry of Health has hired 13,500 nurses and midwives.
He assured that before the end of the year, all recently hired medical staff members who had encountered payment delays would receive their salary.
He clarified that the recruiting was a component of a larger plan to enhance the provision of frontline healthcare under the Mahama Cares and Free Primary Healthcare programs.
At the occasion, the Minister congratulated the recipients of the awards, commending their selflessness, empathy, and commitment to enhancing health outcomes nationwide.
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene and King of the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom, also spoke at the ceremony. He praised nurses and midwives for their steadfast dedication to their jobs and urged them to continue being pillars of Ghana’s healthcare progress.
“The value of your profession cannot be measured by the number of hours you work, but by the dignity, comfort, and hope you offer patients,” he stated.
In order to establish Ghana as a destination for healthcare possibilities, he urged the government to invest in cutting-edge medical facilities. He added that empathetic and committed staff must complement high-quality infrastructure.
Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, announced intentions to train healthcare professionals statewide in basic life support and emergency treatment.
He also advised health professionals to improve customer service at medical institutions in order to reduce complaints and boost public trust in the healthcare system.
Dr Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of GRNMA, stated that the awards ceremony, which began in 2020, sought to recognise the excellent accomplishments of nurses and midwives, particularly those working in rural and neglected regions.
She referred to them as the backbone of the healthcare system, whose dedication continues to save lives and inspire hope.
At the ceremony, Beatrice Sewor, a Senior Nursing Officer at St Joseph Catholic Hospital in Nkwanta, Volta Region, was chosen the National Best Nurse/Midwife for 2025 in appreciation of her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to quality care in a difficult rural setting.
A number of nurses and midwives were recognised for their contributions to the health sector, and Nana Gladys Kusi-Yeboah was given the President’s Award for her work promoting maternal health policy.
Source: newsthemegh.com