The Chairman of the West Gonja Municipal branch of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Mr. Edmond Wievel has sounded the alarm on the dire state of healthcare in the municipality, calling for urgent expansion of healthcare coverage and better conditions of service for health workers.
Speaking on SpearFM “This is Savannah Super Morning Show” on Tuesday 4th March 2025, the Chairman emphasized the need for improved access to quality healthcare services in West Gonja Municipality, which has a population of over 63,000 people. The current healthcare infrastructure is woefully inadequate, leaving many residents in communities such as Achulokura without access to essential medical care.
Furthermore, Mr Edmond highlighted the plight of health workers in the municipality, who are struggling with poor working conditions, inadequate resources, and low morale in deprived villages. The GRNMA is advocating for better conditions of service, including competitive salaries, improved benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is the exclusive mouthpiece for all nurses in Ghana, with a mission to develop the nurse professionally and promote the health of clients and their socio-economic status. The association has been at the forefront of advocating for improved healthcare services and working conditions for health workers in Ghana.
Mr. Wievel Edmond urged stakeholders including the West Gonja Municipal Assembly, the Member of Parliament, Traditional Authorities among others to take immediate action to address the healthcare crisis in the municipality.
According to him, stakeholders must prioritize the expansion of healthcare coverage, improve working conditions for health workers, and provide the necessary resources to ensure quality healthcare services for all residents.
As the healthcare system in West Gonja Municipality continues to struggle, the GRNMA’s call to action cannot be ignored. It is imperative that stakeholders come together to address the crisis and ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare services.
