The Korle Bu Chapter of the Federation of Allied Health Professionals has decided to suspend its strike at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The group had initially withdrawn outpatient services on Friday, August 2, in response to the hospital’s refusal to appoint an independent body to manage their operations.
The Federation, which includes 18 professional associations such as the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, the Ghana Physiotherapy Association, and the Ghana Society of Radiographers, has been under the management of the hospital’s Medical Directorate. These professionals have expressed concerns that their affairs are not being adequately managed, leading to their demand for the creation of a dedicated directorate.
The strike suspension comes after discussions with the Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, and other relevant stakeholders.
In a statement released on Monday, August 5, the Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professions announced that the Minister of Health has assured them that the issue will be resolved within seven days. This assurance led to the decision to pause the strike.
Furthermore, the National Labour Commission (NLC) has scheduled a meeting with the Federation on August 6, 2024, to find a resolution to the conflict.
“This decision has become necessary due to the following reasons: The Minister of Health has taken note of our concerns and has promised to resolve the matter within seven (7) days, hence the need for us to show good faith and allow the Hon. Minister to act.
“That the Board of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has written to Leadership indicating that the Board has established the Directorate of Allied Health Professions at the KBTH.
“That the National Labour Commission has intervened and prevailed on us to discontinue the action and invited us to a meeting on 6th August 2024 to find common grounds to resolve the impasse.”
They entreated their members to remain resolute in their demand for fair and equitable representation.
“We entreat all Allied Health Professionals to be resolute in our demand for fair and equitable representation in the Core Management of all implementing agencies including the Ghana Health Service and all The Teaching Hospitals across the country.”
