Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Following a directive from the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, doctors in the Oncology Department are expected to resume their duties today, June 26th, 2024, at exactly 8 AM.
The CEO's letter to the Head of Department, Dr. Frances Margaret Hoyte Williams, outlined measures taken to address issues raised by the striking staff, including the procurement of a $110,000 water phantom equipment, which is currently awaiting delivery.
The CEO deemed the strike action "unjustified, illegal, and unreasonable" and warned that failure to comply with the directive by Wednesday morning would result in disciplinary actions.
Hospital management had engaged in several meetings with the striking staff to resolve issues, including repairing broken equipment and retooling, but the staff proceeded with the indefinite strike action on June 6th.
The strike has left cancer patients unable to receive treatment at the department. With the CEO's directive, staff are expected to return to work by 8 AM today or face disciplinary measures.
