NMC suspends newly approved GH¢3K foreign verification fee

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana has halted its decision to implement the newly approved foreign verification fees imposed on nurses pending its review. NMC in a statement disclosed that, the decision to suspend the new fees was reached at a meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, by the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. “At its meeting held on March 26, 2024, the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council took a decision to halt the implementation of the newly approved fees and charges pending its review. This decision follows discussions with relevant stakeholders, regarding their concerns. In the meantime, the Council will revert to the previous fee structure”, excerpts of the release read. The Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association announced its plans to lay down their tools in protest of the Nurses and Midwifery Council decision to increase the nursing verification fee from GH¢500 to GH¢3,000. However, Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association suspended the strike after a meeting with the Health Ministry.