The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has stated that it is yet to issue a roadmap for industrial action amidst the impending nationwide strike by Organised Labour.
The statement signed by Dr. Frank Serebour, GMA President, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, urged all its members to continue providing full medical services without interruption, stressing that the association has not sanctioned any form of industrial action at this time.
This comes after Organised Labour announced plans for an indefinite strike starting October 10, 2024, after negotiations with the government to halt galamsey activities proved unsuccessful.
Organised Labour, which includes various labour unions, had called on the government to ban galamsey due to its destructive impact on the environment and public health.
The government had held a meeting with Organised Labour, led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in an attempt to prevent the strike, but the request to postpone the industrial action was denied.
Despite the GMA’s position on maintaining essential health services, the association has expressed solidarity with Organised Labour’s anti-galamsey efforts.
The GMA stated, “The GMA however, is in solidarity with the Organised Labour in this fight against galamsey.”
The GMA’s National Executive Council (NEC) has promised to provide further updates when necessary, indicating that the association is closely monitoring the situation.
The Organised Labour strike, which is set to take effect on October 10, 2024, is expected to have significant consequences across multiple sectors, including education, transport, and other essential services.
However, the GMA’s directive ensures that the healthcare sector will remain operational, a crucial move to ensure the continued delivery of medical services across the country during this period of industrial action.
