The 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council has halted the implementation of the newly approved verification fee for nurses pending its review.
The Council in a statement on March 26, said the decision follows discussions with relevant stakeholders, regarding their concerns.
However, the Council will revert to the previous fee structure in the meantime.
Background:
The National Council of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) on March 22, began a protest against the recent hike in verification fees for nurses.
This was after Parliament announced a significant increase in the cost of foreign verification from GH¢550 to a substantial GH¢3,000, representing a staggering 445.45% rise.
Departments and wards where nurses and midwives operate throughout the nation were adorned with red bands, as symbols of protest.
