The Ministry of Health has obtained financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance for the payment of allowances and salaries for 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives, as well as 637 medical and dental house officers.
The approval comes after sustained discussions between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to ensure that newly trained health professionals receive timely support during their mandatory service and professional training.
In a statement the Ministry said, “This clearance ensures that all our rotation nurses, midwives, and house officers are duly compensated, recognizing their critical role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system.”
The clearance specifically covers key nursing cadres including Registered General Nurses, Registered Midwives, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Registered Community Health Nurses, and Registered Public Health Nurses who began their rotation last year and are scheduled to complete this year.
In addition, the financial approval also includes the payment of salaries for 637 Medical and Dental House Officers who graduated from various public and private institutions, successfully passed the Medical and Dental Council examinations, and were inducted into service on 12th November 2025.
The Ministry emphasized that these approvals will clear all payment backlogs from previous years and will support a new policy framework aimed at ensuring monthly payments of allowances for mandatory service across all health professional cadres. The move is expected to prevent the accumulation of arrears, particularly for nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
“Timely payment of allowances and salaries is not just about fulfilling obligations; it is about valuing the dedication and hard work of our health workforce,” the Ministry added.
