The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a heartfelt appeal to retired nurses and midwives to volunteer their services amid the ongoing nurses' strike.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday, June 10, Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government's commitment to engaging with nurses to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome in the interest of the public.

Acknowledging the toll the strike has taken on patients and healthcare delivery, he noted that they are working around the clock to resolve the impasse.

"The Ministry will, in the next few minutes, publish a comprehensive list of facilities to complement facilities where nursing services are lacking, where patients can seek healthcare," he added.

Given the urgency of the situation, he appealed to public-spirited retired nurses and midwives to volunteer their services for a brief period pending the resolution of the impact.

He expressed appreciation to nurses who chose to remain at their posts and urged others to demonstrate solidarity with patients while negotiations continue.

"Our deep appreciation to practising nurses who have opted to remain at post to help suffering patients; we urge others to show similar fellow feeling and assist our compatriots, even as efforts are made to address your concern," he appealed.