The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), compelling an immediate halt to the industrial action that has disrupted healthcare services across the country.
The injunction, issued by the High Court’s Industrial and Labour Division in Accra, restrains the GRNMA, its leaders, and members from continuing with the strike. The court’s decision follows an ex-parte motion filed by the NLC, which described the action as illegal and detrimental to national health delivery.
Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, who presided over the matter, upheld the NLC’s position and directed the GRNMA to cease all strike-related activities with immediate effect. The injunction, effective for ten days, grants the NLC the right to reapply for further legal directives after the expiration period.
The GRNMA initiated the strike over what it described as prolonged delays in implementing the 2024 Collective Agreement, which includes demands for improved conditions of service, resolution of unpaid allowances, and faster postings of new staff.
Since the strike began, hospitals and clinics across the country have been stretched thin, with outpatient and emergency services significantly affected. Nurses and midwives withdrew their services, leading to mounting pressure on the already burdened healthcare system.
The NLC had earlier declared the strike illegal, urging the GRNMA to return to work, but the association held firm until Wednesday’s court intervention.
As the legal battle continues, healthcare providers and patients alike await a swift resolution that prioritizes both the rights of health workers and the urgent needs of the public.
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