Heartbreaking Loss: Nursing Mother Loses Twin Amid GRNMA Strike at Koforidua Hospital
Delayed care amid the nurses’ strike at Koforidua’s Eastern Regional Hospital leads to tragic loss of a newborn twin, sparking fears among mothers and calls for urgent government action.
- Nursing mother loses one twin at Koforidua Hospital during GRNMA strike
- Delayed medical attention in NICU linked to tragic death
- Mothers plead for government to resolve strike to protect newborn lives
A nursing mother tragically lost one of her newborn twins at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua less than 24 hours after delivery, as the nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) continues to impact healthcare services.
The incident happened in the early hours of Monday, June 9. Both twins had been moved from the lying-in ward to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and placed in an incubator. Unfortunately, one twin passed away, reportedly due to delayed medical care.
While the exact cause of death remains uncertain, reports indicate that the NICU healthcare worker arrived late, leading to a critical delay in treatment.
Several nursing mothers at the hospital have expressed frustration and fear, blaming the tragedy on the ongoing strike.
“No nurse was available, and the one who came in to assist was late, which caused the death of the twin,” one mother told Citi News. “We’re suffering because of the strike—there are no nurses around. We beg the government to address the nurses’ demands because babies are dying.”
Another mother added, “The government should reach a compromise with the nurses. If their demands are ignored, more babies will continue to die. We’re very scared.”
The GRNMA initiated the strike after rejecting the government’s proposal to postpone the new conditions of service until 2026. An emergency meeting between the Ministry of Health, GRNMA leaders, and key stakeholders on Monday ended without an agreement.
As the stalemate continues, worries are mounting over the severe impact on vulnerable patients—especially newborns and mothers—across health facilities nationwide.
