The University of Cape Coast (UCC) indefinitely closed its hospital starting from January 19, 2024, due to the ongoing strike by senior staff.
The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) initiated a nationwide indefinite strike on January 17, 2024, citing the government’s disregard for their welfare.
The strike is in protest of the government’s failure to fulfill the payment of two-tier pensions and overtime allowances.
The senior staff’s strike has led to the cessation of various services, including healthcare, administration, and security, prompting the closure of the University’s hospital.
During this period, the University’s communication team has advised students to seek care for minor conditions at their respective hall infirmaries.
For severe conditions, students are encouraged to visit the school student’s clinic located near the Sam Jonah Library, which will be operating from eight in the morning to six in the evening every day except weekends.
Additionally, the ongoing medical examination for fresh students has been suspended until further notice.