Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are embarking on an indefinite strike beginning today, March 13, 2024.
The decision to strike was triggered when over 20 doctors received eviction notices to leave their current residences.
Following an emergency meeting, the doctors unanimously agreed to strike in support of their colleagues, who were given a week ultimatum by the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council to vacate the premises.
The Association’s leadership claims that its members are being evicted from their bungalows, which have allegedly been sold to private developers.
The strike, endorsed by the Ghana Medical Association, will only affect new admissions as all doctors have agreed to adhere to the Association’s directive.
Dr. Paa Kwasi Baidoo, the Ashanti Regional President of the Ghana Medical Association, in an interview with Citi News, expressed dismay at the sudden displacement of hospital staff from their homes.
He highlighted the agreement made with Manhyia Palace for new accommodations before the handover of the land. This agreement, however, has allegedly been disregarded.
The Chairman of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association, Dr. Michael Leat has said that they had been given a one-week ultimatum to vacate the premises without any resettlement plans.
A letter jointly signed by various consultants and specialists at KATH expressed their grievances regarding the eviction notice served to them.
The doctors have given the government a three-day ultimatum to address their accommodation issues or face their wrath.
Below is the letter from the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA).