The Junior Doctors’ Association of Ghana (JDA-GH) has declared a nationwide withdrawal of services, citing months of government neglect, salary delays, and poor working conditions.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Association revealed that more than 200 junior doctors have been working for between 10 and 14 months without pay. It further alleged that several doctors who were previously on the government payroll have had their salaries stopped abruptly and without explanation, while over 800 qualified medical officers have been awaiting posting for more than a year.
“Despite multiple engagements with the authorities and the goodwill extended towards the government, no meaningful solutions have been offered,” the statement said.
As part of its planned action, the JDA has directed all members to suspend outpatient services from Tuesday, October 7, to Thursday, October 9. The Association also announced that emergency services will be withdrawn from Friday, October 10, until further notice.
However, it clarified that doctors will continue to care for current inpatients until discharge, but no new admissions will be accepted during the industrial action.
“The continued exploitation of junior doctors will no longer be tolerated,” the Association declared, stressing that any disruptions to healthcare delivery “lie squarely with the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ghana.”
The JDA-GH urged all relevant authorities and stakeholders to act swiftly to address the long-standing concerns and restore normal operations in the country’s healthcare facilities.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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