Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have announced plans to strike on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, due to accommodation challenges.
The Ghana Medical Association has endorsed the strike, which will only impact new admissions, as all doctors have agreed to comply with the Association’s directive.
This means that patients who would have been admitted for treatment or care at KATH may need to seek medical attention elsewhere or face delays in receiving care.
The decision to strike came after more than 20 doctors received eviction notices from their current residences, reportedly sold to private developers.
Following an emergency meeting, the doctors unanimously agreed to strike in solidarity with their colleagues facing eviction.
According to Dr. Paa Kwasi Baidoo, the Ashanti Regional President of the Ghana Medical Association, the doctors were given a one-week ultimatum by the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council to vacate their homes.
Dr. Baidoo expressed disappointment at the sudden displacement of hospital staff, highlighting an agreement with Manhyia Palace for new accommodations before the land handover, which has allegedly been ignored.
