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"Health Minister Announces Salary Relief for 6,500 Unpaid Nurses This November"
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that the Cabinet has approved salary payments for 6,500 unpaid nurses starting November 2025, addressing long-standing grievances.
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, confirmed that 6,500 nurses will receive their long-overdue salaries beginning in November 2025 after ten months of delays.
- The announcement follows a protest by these health professionals who demanded their salaries, highlighting significant issues within the Nursing and Midwife sectors.
- The Ministry of Health (Singapore) supports the decision, reflecting a commitment to address the financial challenges faced by essential health workers in the country.
Why It Matters
This development is crucial as it not only alleviates the financial burden on 6,500 health professionals but also emphasizes the governments recognition of the importance of Nursing and Midwives in the healthcare system.