The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has appealed to the government to evacuate its members from conflict-prone areas in the Bawku Municipality, citing worsening insecurity and direct threats to the lives of healthcare professionals.

Speaking to Adom News, GRNMA President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, urged the Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities to act swiftly to ensure the safety of health workers deployed in the area.

“There are some members, health workers, whose lives are in danger. We are calling on our employer, the government, and the Ministry of Health to consider moving our members, particularly those who do not reside in Bawku but are there due to duty, out of the area for their safety,” Ofori-Ampofo stated.

Her call comes amid a recent surge in violence in the Upper East Region, where ethnic clashes and sporadic gunfire have claimed civilian lives. In one tragic incident, two students from Nalerigu Senior High School were shot, an act believed to be linked to the ongoing unrest.

Echoing GRNMA’s concerns, the Pre-tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has also appealed for the immediate evacuation of teachers stationed in affected areas.

Kingsley Anyimadu, National Communications Director of PRETAG, commended the government for initiating the evacuation of students over the weekend but emphasized that teachers and other personnel also require urgent attention.

“We appreciate the government’s directive to evacuate learners. However, the situation remains dire. Government must act now to evacuate our teachers as well,” Anyimadu stated. “We urge our members in these areas to remain calm as we work closely with the security agencies to ensure a safe evacuation.”