Minority Urges TTH Doctors to Return to Work

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‎The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Health Committee has expressed support for the grievances of doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), but has appealed to them to reconsider their ongoing strike action and return to work in the interest of public health.
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‎The appeal follows the indefinite suspension of emergency and outpatient services by the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH), in protest against alleged verbal abuse by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini.
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‎The doctors claim the two officials verbally assaulted staff at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit during a recent visit. In response, Minister Akandoh denied any intent to disrespect the healthcare workers and called for dialogue and mutual respect to resolve the issue.
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‎In a statement released on April 24, the Minority Caucus acknowledged the doctors’ concerns and the challenges they face due to limited resources and high demand. However, they cautioned that the suspension of critical services would negatively affect patients who depend on TTH for specialized care.
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‎“We are deeply concerned about the immediate and long-term implications of this strike, particularly for vulnerable individuals who rely on TTH for urgent care. While your concerns are valid and your demands legitimate, we respectfully urge DATTH to rescind the decision in the supreme interest of public health,” the statement said.