The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to uninterrupted healthcare delivery amidst the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), stating that all military medical units remain operational across the country.
This announcement, released through the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, comes in the wake of severe service disruptions in many civilian healthcare facilities due to the industrial action.
“The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform the general public that in response to the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), all its medical facilities in the various units across the country remain open”
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GAF clarified that its healthcare stations have not only stayed open but also significantly expanded their services to accommodate the increasing patient load.
One of the core responses to the healthcare gap has been the ramping up of operations at the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital, located behind the Air Force Officers Mess. The hospital, initially set up for specialized critical cases, has begun accepting walk-in patients from the general public, positioning itself as a critical stopgap in the current crisis.
To further expand access, GAF has deployed the African Rapid Response Partnership (ARRP) to mount a field hospital at the 37 Military Hospital. This facility, originally dedicated to peacekeeping operations, is expected to be fully functional now, on Friday, 13 June 2025, with the capacity to handle a broader range of emergency cases during this period of strain on the national healthcare system.
A noteworthy adaptation has also been observed at the Medical Emergency Unit of the 37 Military Hospital. Prior to the strike, the hospital had initiated routine fumigation of its primary emergency facility. In response to the timing of the GRNMA action, an alternative emergency medical unit was set up at the Janitorial Unit.
GAF confirmed this interim site is “in full session and continues to provide critical care for patients without compromising their dignity.”
The Ghana Armed Forces has indicated that full operations at the Medical Emergency Unit are expected to resume by Saturday, 14 June 2025. This timeline aims to coincide with the expected peak in patient demand resulting from prolonged service suspensions in non-military health facilities.
In an effort to reinforce operational capacity and show support to frontline staff, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, led a senior military delegation to inspect various medical installations. During his tour, the CDS made a cash donation on behalf of the Military High Command.
“The CDS on behalf of the Military High Command made a financial donation to the hospital to procure medical consumables and to mitigate the financial burden of the hospital”
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GAF has used this moment to call on all well-meaning individuals, organisations, corporate bodies and the general public to support their medical facilities in any way possible. The military’s appeal underscored the burden currently placed on its healthcare systems and the importance of collective effort during national crises.
According to the statement, all military medical personnel are fully mobilized and remain ready to offer critical and emergency services to the public around the clock. The GAF emphasized that its teams are “committed to providing high-quality critical/emergency services to our patients to help save lives in this challenging moment.”
For direct communication or inquiries regarding available services, the GAF encouraged members of the public to contact the Commanding Officer at 0546199974.
This press release was signed by Captain VA Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, Ghana Navy, for immediate dissemination.
