Strike by Allied Health Professionals Disrupts Outpatient Services at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Outpatient services at the central, scan, and ENT departments of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital were significantly disrupted due to a strike initiated by allied health professionals.
The withdrawal of outpatient department (OPD) services caused frustration among patients, many of whom expressed concerns about seeking medical care elsewhere.
Rossah Arthur Baidoo, one of the affected patients, criticized the hospital’s management for causing them such inconvenience. “I am very disappointed,” she said. There is no reason a hospital of this stature should go on strike.”
Steward Adom, another patient affected by the strike, highlighted the broader impact on patient care.
“It is a surprise to me,” he remarked. “Other patients will be affected if the hospital management does not resolve this matter promptly.”
The allied health professionals are demanding the appointment of a dedicated director to oversee their affairs, arguing that for over two decades, they have been inadequately managed under medical doctors.
Dr. Edward Ayem, Vice President of the Allied Health Professionals at KBTH, affirmed their resolve to continue the strike until their demands are met. “We will press this demand until the advert is placed for the allied health director,” he stated firmly.
The strike has prompted concerns about ongoing patient care at one of Ghana’s largest teaching hospitals, underscoring the urgency of resolving the situation.
Outpatients seeking treatment at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s central, scan, and ENT departments faced significant disruptions as allied health professionals initiated a strike, withdrawing outpatient department (OPD) services.
Patients voiced frustration over the abrupt service halt, with many expressing concerns about seeking medical care elsewhere.
Rossah Arthur Baidoo, one of the affected patients, criticized the hospital’s management for subjecting them to such inconvenience. “I am very disappointed,” she said. There is no reason a hospital of this stature should go on strike.”
Steward Adom, another patient affected by the strike, highlighted the broader impact on patient care. “It is a surprise to me,” he remarked. “Other patients will be affected if the hospital management does not resolve this matter promptly.”
The allied health professionals are demanding the appointment of a dedicated director to oversee their affairs, arguing that for over two decades, they have been inadequately managed under medical doctors.
Dr. Edward Ayem, Vice President of the Allied Health Professionals at KBTH, affirmed their resolve to continue the strike until their demands are met. “We will press this demand until the advert is placed for the allied health director,” he stated firmly.
The strike has prompted concerns about ongoing patient care at one of Ghana’s largest teaching hospitals, underscoring the urgency of resolving the situation.
