Government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited in the 2024/2025 recruitment year, following the successful conclusion of negotiations led by the Ministry of Health.

In a statement on Thursday, February 26, it said that after extensive engagements with the Ministry of Finance, approval has been granted for the arrears to be cleared in four structured instalments between April and July.

Under the approved payment schedule, two months’ arrears will be paid in April, followed by three months in May, three months in June, and the final three months in July.

The Ministry of Health said the arrangement reflects government’s firm commitment to settling all outstanding obligations in a timely, responsible, and sustainable manner.

In a statement, the Ministry commended nurses and midwives for their patience, professionalism, and continued dedication to service delivery despite the delays.

It also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for the priority attention and urgency given to resolving the matter.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, motivation, and well-being of health workers across the country, stressing that strengthening conditions of service remains central to improving healthcare delivery nationwide.

Read the full statement below