GRNMA Opposes NMC Verification Fee Hike

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has expressed its disapproval of the recently approved license verification fee by Parliament and enforced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

In a press release issued on March 11, the Association highlighted that the GH¢3000 fee represents a staggering 445% increase from the previous fee of GH¢550 before March 8, 2024.

The statement emphasized the Association’s dissatisfaction with the significant fee hike, questioning the rationale behind such a drastic increment and suggesting that it may lead to an increase in the emigration of nurses and midwives.

Furthermore, the GRNMA stressed the need for the government to prioritize policies that enhance the working conditions of nurses and midwives in Ghana, rather than imposing burdensome fees that may drive them to seek opportunities abroad.

In light of these concerns, the Association has advised its members against paying the new fees and has called on Parliament to intervene in the matter.

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The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has expressed its disapproval of the recently approved license verification fee by Parliament and enforced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

In a press release issued on March 11, the Association highlighted that the GH¢3000 fee represents a staggering 445% increase from the previous fee of GH¢550 before March 8, 2024.

The statement emphasized the Association’s dissatisfaction with the significant fee hike, questioning the rationale behind such a drastic increment and suggesting that it may lead to an increase in the emigration of nurses and midwives.

Furthermore, the GRNMA stressed the need for the government to prioritize policies that enhance the working conditions of nurses and midwives in Ghana, rather than imposing burdensome fees that may drive them to seek opportunities abroad.

In light of these concerns, the Association has advised its members against paying the new fees and has called on Parliament to intervene in the matter.

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The urgent matter of the Ghanaian nurses and midwives’ plight necessitates the Parliament of Ghana to thoroughly examine this issue and reconsider the previous fees. In the event that an increment is deemed necessary, we respectfully inform Parliament that the nurses and midwives of Ghana can only accommodate a maximum of a 25% increase.

It is strongly advised that all nurses and midwives refrain from paying the newly imposed GHC3,000 verification fee. Furthermore, they are encouraged to prepare themselves for any action that the leadership deems appropriate if a peaceful resolution is not reached.