Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi have called off their three days strike which took effect on 24th June 2024.
The decision follows a warning directive from the Chief Executive Officer of Teaching Hospital, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, to doctors in the Oncology Department.
The CEO’s letter to the Head of Department, Dr. Frances Margaret Hoyte Williams, outlined measures taken to address issues raised by the striking staff, including the procurement of a $110,000 water phantom equipment, which is currently awaiting delivery.
The CEO deemed the strike action “unjustified, illegal, and unreasonable” and warned that failure to comply with the directive by Wednesday morning would result in disciplinary actions.
Management of the Oncology Department today June 26th 2024 held a meeting with the Hospital’s management and various union leaders.
After the meeting, the striking Doctors communicated their decision to call off the three days strike today.
GHone News Ashanti regional correspondent Isaac Justice Bediako reported that “At the time I was leaving the hospital several Cancer patients were in the waiting room waiting to hear positive news from the doctors”.
Hospital management had engaged in several meetings with the striking staff to resolve issues, including repairing broken equipment and retooling, but the staff proceeded with the indefinite strike action on 24th June 2024.
The strike has left cancer patients unable to receive treatment at the department.
With the decision taken by the striking Doctors patients are expected to receive intensive care effective today.
Source: Kasapafmonline.com/Isaac Justice Bediako
