The Ministry of Health says it has secured financial clearance to pay thousands of rotation nurses, midwives and medical house officers across the country, a move expected to clear outstanding allowances and improve payment arrangements for newly trained health professionals.
According to the ministry, approval from the Ministry of Finance covers 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives and 637 medical and dental house officers currently undertaking their mandatory service.
Officials say the clearance follows a series of engagements between the two ministries aimed at ensuring that newly trained health professionals receive the financial support they need during their mandatory training and service period.
The approval for nurses covers several key cadres including Registered General Nurses, Registered Midwives, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Registered Community Health Nurses and Registered Public Health Nurses. These professionals began their rotation last year and are expected to complete the programme this year.
The ministry also confirmed that salaries have been approved for 637 medical and dental house officers. The officers graduated from both public and private institutions, passed the Medical and Dental Council examinations and were officially inducted into service on November 12, 2025.
Health officials say the new clearance will wipe out payment backlogs accumulated in previous years. It also marks the start of a new policy aimed at ensuring that allowances for mandatory service are paid monthly rather than accumulated and paid at the end of the service period.
The Ministry of Health said the new approach will apply to all health professional cadres undertaking mandatory service, including nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
The ministry added that it will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to ensure health workers receive the support they need to deliver quality healthcare services across Ghana.
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