By GhanaNewsPage 
The ongoing nurses strike across the country has prompted the government to release a comprehensive list of alternative health facilities to ensure that critical healthcare services remain available to the public.
This move comes in response to the nationwide industrial action embarked upon by nursing professionals demanding improved salaries, better working conditions, and the fulfillment of outstanding allowances.
In an official statement issued today, the Ministry of Health acknowledged the impact of the nurses strike on public healthcare delivery and assured citizens that alternative arrangements are in place to minimize disruptions. The government emphasized that while negotiations with the striking nurses are ongoing, public safety and access to healthcare remain top priorities.
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List of Alternative Health Facilities Announced
The Ministry revealed a list of government and private hospitals, clinics, and health centers that will provide emergency and essential services during the nurses strike. The facilities include:
- 37 Military Hospital – Accra
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital – Accra
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital – Kumasi
- Tamale Teaching Hospital – Tamale
- Cape Coast Teaching Hospital – Cape Coast
- Police Hospital – Accra
- Various selected private hospitals and clinics across the regions
These facilities are expected to handle emergency cases, maternal health services, and other critical care procedures that may be affected by the withdrawal of services by striking nurses.
Impact of the Nurses Strike on Healthcare Delivery
The nurses strike has significantly affected health service delivery, particularly in public hospitals and clinics where nurses play an essential role in patient care. Many patients have reported difficulties in accessing routine services, including outpatient care, immunizations, and postnatal services.
Families with urgent health needs have been advised to visit the listed alternative facilities until the strike action is called off. The Ministry has also set up emergency hotlines to direct patients to the nearest functional health centers.
Government Appeals for Calm
The government has called on the striking nurses to return to the negotiation table in good faith while talks with union leaders continue. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, discussions are ongoing to resolve the grievances of the health workers and prevent further strain on the nation’s health sector.
“We recognize the importance of our nurses in delivering quality healthcare. Their concerns are valid, and we are working hard to find a solution that benefits all parties involved,” the statement read.
Public Reaction to the Nurses Strike
The nurses strike has sparked widespread public concern, especially among patients requiring daily or continuous care. Some members of the public have expressed frustration over missed appointments and delayed treatments. Others, however, have shown support for the striking nurses, stating that the government must meet their demands to improve healthcare delivery standards.
Health advocacy groups have also urged the government to act swiftly, warning that prolonged industrial action could lead to a public health crisis if not resolved soon.
As the nurses strike continues to unfold, both the government and the nursing unions are under pressure to reach an amicable resolution. In the meantime, the Ministry of Health’s release of alternative healthcare facilities offers some relief to the general public.
The nation watches closely as developments in the nurses strike shape the future of healthcare service delivery in Ghana.
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