The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to address the challenges faced by nurses and midwives.

In a press release on February 28, 2025, the union expressed disappointment that the President’s State of the Nation Address did not acknowledge the struggles of healthcare workers, despite his focus on national development.

The union raised concerns about salary delays, poor working conditions, inadequate resources, and stalled promotions, warning that these issues could lead to a mass exodus of healthcare professionals.

UPNMG called for urgent action, including timely salary payments, better working conditions, and essential resources to maintain quality patient care.

They emphasized that without these measures, Ghana could lose skilled healthcare workers to better opportunities abroad.

The union urged the government to prioritize fair treatment, improved incentives, and better conditions for healthcare workers to ensure a strong healthcare system.