Ghana registered nurses (individual)

 Torgbenya Mabel

Level 100
BABJ28080
Broadcast Journalism

  News Analysis

Ghana Registered Nurses And Midwives Association Suspendes Strike.

Images are powerful tools in news storytelling. The photo used with the headline “Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association suspends strike” adds meaning beyond words. This analysis explores how the image represents the story, its emotional and cultural impact, and how its composition shapes public perception.
         The image accurately represents the headlines message.
The image shows two relevant visuals:
A man in a suit likely to be the spokesperson or leader involved it the negotiation and a group of uniformed Nurses, which directly represents the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.
    Also, the image evokes a mix of seriousness,  relief and professionalism.
Talking about the seriousness, the man on the left likely to be the spokesperson or leader has a focused expression, suggesting the weight of the situation that led to the Strike.
The Nurses on the other way round appears calm and somehow hopeful.
Also the clean uniforms and formal attire shows a sense of duty, unity and commitment.
    Again, the image above is informative, serving the purpose of illustrating the headline without manipulating the viewer's emotions.
Talking about the framing, on the left side is a close up of a suited man framed from the chest up and on the right side is a group of Nurses standing in a line, framed from about the knees upward.
Where as the lighting on the left side is well controlled making the man look clear and serious and on the right side, the nurses are under natural lighting likely outdoors and also looking bright.
    In addition,  the image adds depth to the story. It reminds viewers that behind the strike are dedicated individuals mostly women who provide essential health care services. It also creates a stronger connection for the viewer.
The current image shows readiness and professionalism but if the image showed protesting nurses with angry expressions  or placards,  the story might feel more tense or confrontational.
This shows that a different image could significantly change the reader's perception of the news.
Also, the current image shows professionalism and also looks natural but others covering the same story might look angry and confrontational.
    In a nutshell,  the image holds both cultural and political significance.
In Ghana, nurses and midwives are highly respected especially in rural areas. Seeing them in uniform evokes national pride in health care workers.
Talking about the political significance,
The suspension of a strike is not just an internal issue , it becomes a public and political concern especially when elections or national health issues are near.