The Ghana Nurses’ Trainees Association (GNMTA) has called on government to address the issue of unpaid allowances of trainee nurses and midwives which has been persistent for a year now. 

In a statement issued by the GNMTA, the association implored government “to act swiftly and provide the necessary financial support” in order to alleviate the burdens faced by trainee nurses and midwives.

The GNMTA noted the prolonged delay in the payment of the allowances has “exacerbated the hardships faced by the trainees who depend on these allowances for their education and wellbeing.”

It, therefore, appealed to government to “prioritise and expedite the resolution of this matter immediately.”

It stressed that the trainee nurses and midwives, have been “indispensable pillars of the nation's healthcare system,” but have, however, been gravely affected by government’s dereliction of duty towards them.

The association also beseeched government to demonstrate its “commitment and swiftly fulfill its obligations towards nurses and midwife trainees,” by immediately taking action to rectify the disbursement delays while recognising the critical role these trainees play in the provision of healthcare services and the significance of the trainee allowance in supporting their vital work