GRNMA Strike: Lady Cries Out As Uncle Dies After Korle-Bu Healthcare Workers Allegedly Deny Him Care
- A Ghanaian woman claims her uncle died after nurses at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital allegedly ignored him due to the ongoing GRNMA strike, which began on June 3, 2025
- In a viral video, the distraught woman appealed to striking health workers to "temper justice with mercy," urging them to remember their humanity despite the ongoing labour dispute
- In an exclusive interview, a Ghanaian nurse gave insights into the matter while sympathising with the bereaved family
A Ghanaian lady has shared a heartbreaking ordeal with healthcare workers of Korle-Bu following their ongoing strike action.
In a video, she claimed she lost an uncle due to the labour strike. Narrating her ordeal, she claimed the healthcare workers at the Korle-Bu teaching hospital refused to provide care to her sick uncle.
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According to a video circulating on social media, her uncle had an asthma attack and was rushed to the hospital for medical care.
However, the nurses allegedly refused him care, insisting they were on strike. What broke her heart was that they asked the family of the sick man to take him back home.
Unfortunately, the lady claimed her uncle passed away after the healthcare professionals refused to care for her uncle.
The Ghana Registered Nurses' and Midwives' Association (GRNMA) has declared an indefinite strike over the implementation of their conditions of service.
The strike, which began on June 3, 2025, was declared by the GRNMA and its allied associations after months of unsuccessful negotiations with the government over improved conditions of service, including allowances, risk benefits, and rural posting support.
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This has halted operations at many health facilities across the country, with patients asked to return home.
Speaking on the development, the visibly distraught young lady appealed to health workers to temper justice with mercy.
"Beyond your profession, remember that you are human beings and have pity on patients," she said in her video.
Watch the video of the lady speaking about her harrowing experience below:
Nurse speaks on why nurses ignore patients
Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian nurse, Abigail Agyapongmaa, sympathised with the lady and her family. She also explained why nurses had to make that tough decision.
"I'm very sorry for her loss, but there was nothing any nurse could do at that point. Going against the strike comes with sanctions, and I'm not sure anyone will be willing to face those sanctions," she said.
Outpouring for lady who lost uncle amid strike
Netizens who saw the video of the young lady weeping over her loss were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some sympathised with her, others appealed to the healthcare workers to cancel their strike and resume work. Another group also asked the government to listen to their plights and grant their request.
@Obaayaa wrote:
"Oh my God."
@Bambi Bambi wrote:
"Oh no, this is sad 😔.. so sorry for her loss."
@NanaEfyaAdepa wrote:
"Awwwwww, soo sry dear."
@Nana hemaa a.k.a Drama queen wrote:
"Oh! This is sad."
@ESSIEN wrote:
"Hmm, don’t blame them too much, sis sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏 hmm RIP."
@Hamzasco gh wrote:
"Very sad, oh sorry hmmmm."
Deputy Finance Minister responds to striking nurses
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has stated that the government will not be able to meet the demands of the striking nurses.
He warned that fulfilling these demands would put unsustainable pressure on the country's finances and urged patience and negotiation.
The GRNMA continues its indefinite strike, rejecting the government's proposal to implement the conditions of service from 2026.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
