The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the swift establishment of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing impasse between the government and striking nurses and midwives.
He said the nationwide strike by nurses and midwives has entered its fourth day, severely impacting hospitals and leaving patients stranded, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
He expressed deep concern over the public health implications and has called for immediate mediation to resolve the dispute, which stems from delays in implementing the agreed conditions of service for the professionals.
“We want to be very objective. An independent body should come in here. The independent body will be able to look into the face of the Minister of Health or Minister of Finance and say, ‘You are supposed to do this, so let’s go this route,” he said.
He emphasised the need for an independent body to mediate the dispute, allowing for an objective assessment and resolution.
This body, he suggested, could impartially guide both parties towards a solution, holding all stakeholders accountable.
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