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Tony Goodman, the deputy director and spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, has announced that the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has rendered an unqualified apology to the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
According to the Health Ministry, the leadership who called on the Hon Minister were the former President, Alice Darkoa Asare Allotey, the Immediate past President, Dr. Krobea Asante, the Current President, Perpetual Ofori- Ampofo and the General Secretary, Dr David Tenkorang-Twum.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Health, signed by Tony Goodman, read, “The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today called on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to render an unqualified apology for the recent media attack on his person.
They also discussed key issues aimed at strengthening the working relationship between nurses and the government”.
The statement added that Health Minister Akandoh accepted the apology.
The statement continues, “The Minister graciously accepted the apology and encouraged the Association to prioritise dialogue and constructive engagement with the government. He reiterated his commitment to fostering a strong partnership with healthcare professionals to improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Highlighting some achievements of the current administration, Hon. Akandoh noted that the government has made significant strides, including the integration of 13,500 nurses into the government payroll, the establishment of the Ghana Medical Training Fund (GMTF), and the retooling of various government health facilities.
He also mentioned the payment of arrears on nursing training allowances and National Health Insurance claims, as well as the government’s absorption of half of the admission fees for nursing training institutions”.
The Health Ministry statement further revealed, “The Minister pledged to see to the successful implementation of the collective bargaining agreement to improve the Condition of service for nurses and to also support the ongoing transformation of the health sector in line with achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
He urged all stakeholders and the general public to remain calm, as the government is committed to resolving challenges within the health sector.
During the meeting, the GRNMA leadership raised several concerns affecting healthcare professionals and nurses, calling for urgent attention to enhance service delivery”.
It will be recalled, Dr David Tenkorang, fired shots at Ghana’s Health Minister, claiming he lacks education on the hospital’s triage system.
Speaking on Asempa FM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Dr David Tenkorang was reacting to the Ministry of Health’s explanation on Ridge Hospital violence regarding the Health Minister’s visit to Ridge following the incident.
Dr David Tenkorang stated, “The most disgusting and infuriating thing is the second point; the minister should know that there are systems over there. If he doesn’t understand, he should get somebody to educate him on the triage system. It is such that you can’t say because you are the first person to show up, you should be taken care of. When you come, we will triage you and establish if your ailment requires immediate care or delayed care as compared to others.
“After assessing and we will establish that your situation requires immediate care, they will attend to you immediately. If it requires that you are placed on standby for others to be cared for, not that they will neglect you, they will give you first aid or whatever, but they will attend to other people who need immediate attention. So, that statement does not make sense to me at all; it doesn’t make sense. Whoever wrote that statement doesn’t even understand the hospital system. Why? Is he a farmer? What kind of life is that?” he fumed.
The General Secretary of GRNMA further fumed at the Health Minister’s interaction with Ralph after the Ridge incident.
He added, “What is even annoying is what the minister did. His statement runs contrary to his posture. You went there, and the same Ralph who had engaged in that act of hooliganism, you went there to embrace him. Look at the pictures on social media.
“He affectionately embraced the Ralph guy, somebody who has been fingered as the perpetrator of that heinous crime. He embraced him, and then the guy whispered into his ears, and he was smiling; whether it was a question or whatever, then he was smiling. How did the guy get to know that the minister had come there for him to rush there immediately?” he questioned.
Dr David Tenkorang further accused the Health Minister of being disrespectful towards nurses.
“I agree with you, but the man does not give respect to nurses. How can you treat nurses like this? It’s the clearest case of disrespect. You go and embrace the very guy, and look, initially he was being defended that he met the person before meeting the management. It’s not true. Look, if you show us respect, we will also show you respect. I mean, what is he trying to show us?” he added.
See the statement below:
