Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Graduates Plan Demonstration in Kumasi

Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Graduates Association (GUNMA) is gearing up for a significant demonstration slated for Monday, April 8, 2024, in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, to protest against the prevailing lack of employment opportunities.

Expected to draw around 500 graduate nurses and midwives, the protest aims to voice their frustration over prolonged unemployment post-graduation.

In an interview with Daakyehene Ofosu Agyemang on the Morning Show of New York-based Adinkra Radio, Sarah Mensah, the Public Relations Officer of GUNMA, revealed that there are approximately 60,000 to 70,000 unemployed nurses and midwives awaiting employment opportunities.

Expressing their discontent, Mensah emphasized that it’s time for action after enduring years of being sidelined despite their qualifications.

“We want the Ministries of Health and Finance to collaborate and facilitate our employment. We’ve spent too long waiting at home after investing in our education. Our goal is to contribute to saving lives, and that’s why we pursued this profession. The government must assist us in realizing our aspirations by providing employment opportunities. We’re not content with the current situation; enough is enough. Many of us have been unemployed since 2020 after completing our studies. This is unjust,” Mensah articulated.

Following the Kumasi demonstration, the unemployed graduate nurses and midwives have scheduled another protest in Accra on April 16, demanding urgent attention to their plight.