KATH doctors suspend strike after intervention by Otumfuo

The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) has suspended the industrial action embarked upon by its members, bringing an end to a strike that had disrupted services at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

In a statement issued on Monday, June 9, KADA announced that the suspension took effect at 6:00 p.m., following what it described as “fruitful engagements” and the intervention of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the hospital’s Board and Management, as well as other stakeholders.

According to the association, the decision was reached after stakeholders demonstrated commitment towards addressing the concerns that triggered the industrial action.

“While KADA remains committed to ensuring that the issues that occasioned the strike are fully resolved, we have carefully considered the potential impact of the prolonged action on patient care and public health,” the statement said.

It added that “the safety and well-being of patients and the broader public interest remain central to our responsibilities, and these have informed our decision to suspend the action and continue the dialogue.”

KADA expressed gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the hospital Board, Management and other stakeholders for facilitating discussions aimed at achieving an amicable resolution of the outstanding issues.

The association also acknowledged the support of the National Executive Council and members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), describing their intervention as unwavering.

In addition, KADA thanked several health professional bodies and unions, including the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana, Orthopaedic Association of Ghana, Health Services Workers’ Union, Komfo Anokye Certified Registered Anaesthetist Association, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (KATH Chapter), and the Komfo Anokye Pharmacists Association for the solidarity shown during the action.