KATH fully operational now after Asantehene’s intervention

Activities at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have returned to normalcy following the suspension of a four-day industrial action by doctors over the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo.

Patients were seen thronging the facility on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as doctors resumed consultations and attended to those with scheduled appointments.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com on June 10, 2026, hospital sources confirmed that medical personnel and other health workers had returned to full-time duties, leading to a significant improvement in service delivery.

“The OPD, which had recorded reduced activity during the strike as patients sought treatment at other health facilities, was once again bustling with patients receiving care,” the report said.

The strike was suspended after the intervention of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who engaged the parties involved in the dispute.

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Despite returning to work, the doctors have maintained that government must engage stakeholders and work towards resolving the issues that triggered the industrial action.

The strike was declared by members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association following the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah.

The doctors described the decision as unfair and expressed concerns about what they said was the lack of consultation with key stakeholders before the action was taken.

They subsequently withdrew emergency and outpatient services, a move that affected healthcare delivery at the major referral facility.

The association demanded a reversal of the suspension and called for broader engagement between government and stakeholders in the health sector.

As the strike entered its fourth day, concerns grew over the impact on patients, many of whom were forced to seek medical attention at peripheral health facilities.

Following discussions facilitated by the Asantehene, the doctors agreed to suspend the industrial action and return to work while efforts continue to address the concerns raised.

The association has, however, stressed that the suspension of the strike does not mean the issues have been resolved, insisting that government must pursue dialogue and a lasting solution to prevent further disruptions to healthcare services at the hospital.

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